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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File … early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can … Age Children and Their Vision For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File … a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … Children and Their Vision For more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … of the world around us. Nearly 1 out of every 4 Canadian adults report some level of hearing loss or hearing … What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older adults, …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … hemisphere. It runs year-round in tropical regions. Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare … group of conditions found through a newborn blood spot screening panel. These disorders occur when your baby’s …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, … see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences . Why does …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, … body absorb and use calcium for healthy bones and muscles. Adults over 50 years of age need to take a daily vitamin D …
