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… Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe when they are sleeping? Creating a safe …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care …
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… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or jerking movements of their body, … seizure is not harmful and usually stops by itself. If your child has had a febrile seizure, it does not mean that they …
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… water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened … iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and … of water Brushing your teeth Filling pet dishes Bathing children - give sponge baths using disinfected water if it …
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… Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Caring for a Child Who Has ADHD Self-Care for Adults Who Have ADHD … and has trouble sitting still. It may begin in early childhood and can continue into adulthood. ADHD can be … believe that foods with sugar and food additives make their children more hyperactive, these foods haven't been shown to …
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… Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and …
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… People Why Some Young People Use Alcohol and Drugs Is Your Child Using Alcohol or Drugs? Finding the Right Care for Your Child Prevention Strategies … use problem. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children about alcohol and drug use by talking honestly and …
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… updated September 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69k Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English A … a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern: …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are … their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble …
