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… the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and impaired brain …
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… playing in this water. However, some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young children, pregnant or nursing people or other … use on the label and keep the products out of the reach of young children. After treatment, check the hair and remove …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can … may be at risk at all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened …
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… in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make … during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (#35c) … Heat-related illness …
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… to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be … to eat along with a new food for them to try. Sometimes young children want the same foods over and over again. This … kids in planning and preparing meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … and safe food handling and preparation practices are key to preventing the spread of shigellosis. Follow the advice …
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… vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in … the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get infected with hepatitis B virus they … life. This is why getting protection from the vaccine at a young age is important. Polio is a disease caused by …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … the mouth looks pale. These signs are usually seen only in children A red, spotty, lace-like rash may appear on the … Anyone can get fifth disease, but it’s more common in young children. Most preschoolers and school-age children …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a … sick. It is recommended not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid … measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f …
