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… to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … usually done soon after birth. It's sometimes done in older children and adults to treat problems with the foreskin of … done by others trained in the procedure. For your baby's safety, be sure the person is well trained, uses sterile …
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… your doctor to make a plan for what to do if you or your child has a bleed. Bleeding in a joint Bleeding into a joint … to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant or child not wanting to move an arm or leg because of bleeding … into an affected joint. This is often first noticed when a child starts to walk. Bleeding in a muscle Another common …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that …
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… diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources … you eat. Learn more about Diabetes and hypoglycemia . Food safety The risk of getting food-borne illness increases with … weights: Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain Additional resources …
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… time. Also ask your doctor if there are medicines or extra safety steps that you should take. For example, if you have … you'll be there, you may need vaccines to protect against childhood infections, tetanus, or other diseases. Check with … helmets and protective clothing when riding motorcycles or bicycles. Understand the risks associated with animal bites. …
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… you're a bad parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children? Prevent you from working or going to school? Act … is available to help Has your partner abused you or your children ? Yes Abusive partner No Abusive partner Are you … partner may hurt you or your children? Yes Concerned about safety of self or children because of partner No Concerned …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the … planning if you have specific health conditions, see: BC Children’s Hospital: Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (PDF, … the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older adults, those who are pregnant, and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … from one developmental milestone to the next. But each child grows and gains skills at their own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a … or public health unit to get more information on health and safety. Ask questions such as: Are hand washing facilities …
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… Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When … reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. …
