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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number … nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to … to a health care provider right away if your child develops signs of: Dehydration Bloody diarrhea Diarrhea accompanied …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child should … care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Red, itchy, watery eyes discharge …
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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 … – not to increase time of sun exposure Do not wait for signs of sunburn to get your child out of the sun, Sunburns …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … either temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can … The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in the middle ear Wax build-up that …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … and emotional development. It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any … is born with permanent hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is …
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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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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not … is very sleepy or isn’t responding to you. BC’s heat alert warning system The B.C. Heat Alert and Response System, or …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … always accurate so it is important to be watching for other signs that your child might be ill. Also, the degree of a … energy), excessively fussy or irritable Has a fever and signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) …
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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 … care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Blurred vision Headaches Red, itchy or …
