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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and … as when they are learning to sleep longer periods at night. Young children need to know they can always rely on an adult … ca/handouts/behavior-and-development/positive-discipline-for-young-children . Build self-esteem The definition of …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … https://immunizebc.ca/chickenpox . Vaccines protect children from serious illness, disability, and death. Be … will help protect: Your family, friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or …
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… with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for children 5 and under. Avoid serving: Unpasteurized milk and …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … of the instructions on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. … blackflies. These products should not be used on children younger than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than …
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… seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … cages or litter boxes Clean around the house When should children wash their hands? Children should always wash their … outdoors Play with pets or animals It is important to help young children wash their hands to make sure it is done …
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… vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older … should not have contact with others, especially babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd trimester …
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… States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … the presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer …
