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… and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … such as learning disabilities and behavioural problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead … minimize your health risks. Who is at higher risk? Infants, children and pregnant women are at higher risk. Toddlers and …
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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, …
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… absorbed through the skin can be toxic, especially to children. Don't give any antihistamines to your child unless … in one product. These medicines may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. … and follow all instructions on the label. Side effects In children: Antihistamines may make young children sleepy or …
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… to 3 years (HealthLinkBC File #92a) Toilet training Most children are ready to start when they are about 30 months of … Society provides advice on screen time and preschool children . Limiting screen time for young children supports optimal and healthy development. Parents …
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… physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 … if you try to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control … a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must also be able to remove clothing and climb onto …
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… or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in the body can cause lasting … Canada, but it is still a health risk, especially for young children. What causes it? Lead poisoning is usually caused … goods. The most common source of lead exposure for children is lead-based paint and the dust and soil that are …
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… development: Provide opportunities to play with other children Encourage your toddler to wash, dress and feed … help your toddler solve problems while playing with other children. Make sure a trusted adult is always close by when children are playing Continue to breastfeed Praise your …
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… For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … dose of pneumococcal vaccine or any part of the vaccine. Children under 2 years of age should not receive the …
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… is the number that ranks your child's BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI … assess your child's growth. This tool can be used for children ages 2 through 19. Be cautious if you use this tool … child is growing as expected. Often parents of very small children push their children to eat more because they're …
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… Binge Eating Disorder Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other Health Problems That May Occur Bipolar Disorder in Children: School Issues Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone …
