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… Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69c Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and finely …
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Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… Activities for school age children Last updated June 30, 2021 Trying lots of different … likely to stay interested. In the elementary school years, your child will enjoy testing out their physical abilities. … school-age children Sport for school-age children Helping your child get started with organized sport Daily movement …
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… When to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … placed over the head of the penis. The foreskin is removed using a sterile scalpel or scissors. What to Expect After …
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… it? Doctors don't know what all of the causes are. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft lip if: You use … . It can help you understand your chances of having a child with a cleft lip. What are the symptoms? You'll notice … A baby with a cleft lip typically doesn't have any problems feeding. But a baby who has both a cleft lip and a cleft …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … good appetite, salty skin, and diarrhea. Other symptoms in children may include clubbing (rounding and flattening) of … isn't able to get all the nutrients they need from food, a feeding tube may be placed in the child's stomach. Learn …
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… are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and … or death. By getting immunized, you not only protect yourself and your family, but others as well. Many vaccines are provided free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Respiratory illness Getting …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your infant feel better Your infant (newborn to 12 months) is less likely to be …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a … stay away from work, school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. Who can get fifth disease? Anyone can …