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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain … for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or preschool School, college or university Waiting room at a …
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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Overview By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is facing a hospital stay, you want to do all you …
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… Back to school Last updated August 15, 2024 As summer draws to a … can be challenging. There is plenty you can do to help your child adjust and stay safe and healthy at any stage. Make sure that your child practices healthy lifestyle …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Potential … don’t always recognize dangerous situations. Keeping your child safe requires careful attention. Children of different ages and activity levels require different safety …
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… Validating Your Child's Emotions On this page: Overview Overview Emotional … could feel the way they do. Why is it important to validate your child's emotions? When you validate your child's …
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… Caring for your teen Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Parenting a teenager can be challenging and rewarding. Teens are busy … set priorities Helping your child transition into middle school or junior high Teens and alcohol and substance use …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … Toddlers and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … religious leader to do it. If you wait for others—friends, school staff, or another adult—to address sex, you do your …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … to the vaccine. They are often needed for entrance into school or daycare. And you may need them for your job or to …
