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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … kinds of sleep related infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you help protect … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and … the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink … . … Hearing tests for infants and children …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … your dentist or dental hygienist. … Dental care for your infant and toddler …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious … illness that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness that is caused by a virus …
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… of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an infant, with or without impact to the head. SBS is also … result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause … For example, gently bouncing an infant on your knee, sudden stops in a car, or going over bumps in a stroller …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated … during an extreme heat event to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 … day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at … your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and children at greater risk? Infants and children …
