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Your childs feelings

… Let your child know you love them by smiling, touching, talking, listening, watching and being empathetic with their … their feelings. By giving a name to feelings and talking about your child’s emotions, you can help your child … This helps them learn empathy and how their actions impact others while still feeling safe and accepted. When you’re …

Quit or reduce vaping

… ensure that you do so only outdoors and avoid exposing others to second-hand aerosol. Can vaping help me quit … help reduce your level of dependence Find your “why” Think about the ways your life may improve through quitting vaping … it’s going for a walk, playing a game on your phone, or talking to a friend Seek support from trusted friends, …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… support for Indigenous community members through Talk Tobacco For more information, talk to your health care … as addictive as cigarettes. There is a lot we do not know about the long-term health risks of vaping. If you choose to … ingredients that could put you at risk Do not vape around others. The second-hand vapour from an e-cigarette might be …

HIV and HIV tests

… while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers living with HIV) exposure in the work environment … knowing your test result will help you to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral … and request a test. It is your choice to have an HIV test. Talk to your health care provider if you have any concerns …

Tuberculosis TB

… who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. A person must be in close contact with someone with … will not feel sick and cannot spread TB bacteria to others. This is also called “sleeping TB”. TB disease occurs … the TB bacteria are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d …

Hearing loss in children

… to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and write. It is important to … if you ever have concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has … clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider right …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as … a small number of people. Talk to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect … (dormant) in your body. If you have TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect … or your culture is positive, your health care provider will talk with you about what this result means. When will I get the results …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through all of the sounds around them. If … likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and learning to read. Hearing also plays an important … to their awareness of sounds and early attempts to talk. If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, …