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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be … also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision … the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have good …
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… Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated November 14, … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused … or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic …
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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 … it is caused by a virus. Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. The following home treatment …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are … for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Resource https://smartsexresource.com/sexually-transmitted-infections/stis-conditions/condoms Condoms made from …
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… to reduce the risk of HBV and other sexually transmitted infections. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … first 3 months of life, babies are not always able to fight infections, so they need to be seen sooner than older babies …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know that they have a vision problem. …
