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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … Difficulty following objects or people Poor performance in school or lack of concentration Lack of coordination or …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 months of …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision skills needed …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as … cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and learning to read. Hearing also …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than … new ointment every day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek …
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… being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong … immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … of Allergy and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/. What are the symptoms of a severe … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
