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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …
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… serving. Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk … foods for babies and toddlers Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …
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… formula: What you need to know Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced by …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur … hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease. It’s …
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… negatively impact the trust among family members. Adult children may not consider or realize that their actions are … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC … Gender Difference Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
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… water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … diluted juices or sports drinks, for 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with underlying medical conditions, and the … are no longer thirsty. Do not give this homemade drink to children under 12 years of age. Pre-packaged oral …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant …
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… such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … rainforest monkeys and person to person. For information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f …
