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… and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Check Your Symptoms Overview Vomiting occurs when a child's stomach contents are forced up the esophagus and out … Although nausea may come with vomiting in adults and older children, children younger than age 3 usually can't tell you …
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… and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … than normal. Diarrhea has many causes. Changes in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet change. A baby's or child's digestive tract may not tolerate large amounts of …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the household …
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… updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English A … your milk may be low in vitamin B12. Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your … are not harmed, this may be a factor for some families when choosing formula types for their baby. Contact the …
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… and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … not a disease. In most cases, a fever means that your child has a minor illness. Often you must look at your child's other symptoms to find out how serious the illness …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support … is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health … Vocational Training Caregiver Tips Choosing Child Care Congenital Heart Defects in Children …
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… Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Moderate Moderate dehydration Mild Mild dehydration Is your child drooling and unable to swallow, cry, or make sounds ? … unable to swallow No Drooling and unable to swallow Is your child having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? …
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… Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Health … Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Caring for Your Child What is … improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. …
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Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and answer any questions or concerns. To express their … need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. Childcare providers, teachers, and school counsellors may also be …