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… syndrome need speech therapy and physiotherapy. Teens and adults with Down syndrome may need occupational therapy to … other emergency services immediately if your baby or very young child with Down syndrome shows signs of: Bluish colour … breathing . Call a doctor now if: Your baby or very young child with Down syndrome shows signs of: Intestinal …
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… general heart health. These recommendations are for healthy adults at least 18 years old. These guidelines may also be … Some people may have special dietary needs. Older adults, young children, and people with kidney disease should talk … Some people may have special dietary needs. Older adults, young children, and people with kidney disease should talk …
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… Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make sure their environments are comfortable and … may increase your risk of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass … during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) Heat-related …
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… prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions when driving, cycling or walking. Pedestrians and cyclists are … and Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to …
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… for pictures of the Heimlich manoeuvre for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and … what help you can. Most provinces have a Good Samaritan law to protect people who help in an emergency. CPR Steps of …
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… On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and regulations on the use of vapour products in … dependent on nicotine with lower levels of exposure than adults. The long-term health impact of vaping is largely … of B.C. Vaping Fact Sheets, Vancouver School Board Laws and regulations on the use of vapour products in …
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… causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be … vomiting, can quickly lead to dehydration in babies and young children who have rotavirus. For this reason, it is … Do not give your baby or young child rehydration drinks for adults or sports drinks, such as Gatorade. These drinks do …
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… 2 to 12 Years Screening, 13 to 18 Years Screening, Adults Overview Why is it important to … Transmitted Infection Screening Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Type 2 Diabetes: … Transmitted Infection Screening Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Type 2 Diabetes: …
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… people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at … stay home and away from other people. In B.C., there are laws to limit the activities of people with contagious TB disease. These laws are to protect other people from getting TB. These laws …
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… seat requirements Infant and child car seats save lives. By law, children must be buckled up in a car seat that is made … your baby. If your child needs attention while you are driving, stop the car. Then take care of your child's needs. … your baby. If your child needs attention while you are driving, stop the car. Then take care of your child's needs. …
