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… updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, …
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… raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk … times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …
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… be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … least 2 days Contaminated food or water Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help … (for example, treated or boiled water) and eat only cooked hot food and fruit and vegetable that you peel yourself. For …
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… pains are leg pains that can hurt enough to wake your child at night. Although they can be very painful, they are … as early as the toddler years, or they can start later in childhood. Sometimes teens have growing pains. After growing … gently massaging the area. Use heat. To apply heat, put a hot water bottle or a warm cloth on the area. Keep a cloth …
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… Bullying On this page: Overview Health Tools Signs That a Child Is Being Bullied How Children Can Discourage Bullying What Children Should Do if They Are Bullied How Adults Can Help …
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… hurt. Or they may feel tired, sore, stiff, numb, tingly , hot, or cold. Maybe you can't move them as well as usual, or … or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older child . 5 to 10: Moderate to severe pain Moderate to severe … increase swelling. These things include hot showers, hot tubs, hot packs, and drinks that contain alcohol. Apply …
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… the blood vessels to widen, or dilate. As a result, blood pools in the lower body and less blood goes to the brain. … It happens to some people every time they have to get a shot or they see blood. Some people know they are going to … the blood vessels to widen, or dilate. As a result, blood pools in the lower body and less blood goes to the brain. …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in adults. Children sometimes outgrow their … and epinephrine for serious reactions. Epinephrine is a shot that you can give yourself when needed. Health Tools …
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… as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour period. Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a … call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately . For safety, read the label carefully and do not take more than … taking the medication: An increase in pain Skin that is hot to the touch around the injury or wound Redness or red …
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… This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 5 years of age. Consult your doctor … changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) fever flushed/hot/dry skin signs of stomach/intestinal blockage (such as … such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and …
