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… are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. They're the most common kind of ear infection in children. What causes them? Middle ear infections are caused … earache. It can be mild or may hurt a lot. Babies and young children may be fussy. They may pull at their ears and cry. …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are …
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… is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health … in managing a health condition. Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Cause Down syndrome is … for you and the doctor to talk about any concerns you have. Helping your child to develop Although it may take extra …
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… long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are not fully known. But experts believe … can help your child feel better. FAQs What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mood disorder … can cause this to happen. Depression runs in families. Children and teens who have a parent with depression are …
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… After labour and care for new moms Baby's Best Chance BC Children’s Hospital: Infant mental health BC Women’s … anxiety attacks: Anxiety Anxiety: Stop negative thoughts Helping someone during a panic attack Sleep Sleep is … see: Safe sleeping for babies HealthLinkBC File #107 Sleep: Helping your children—and yourself—sleep well Sleeping …
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… health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your … of all pet waste immediately. Keep litter boxes away from children. Spay or neuter your pets. It can reduce aggressive … If you have a dog, train and prepare it for contact with children. Many dogs will try to dominate children because of …
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… Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most children stop biting on their own. Biting that happens past … injury to another person or poses any health risks. Why do children bite? Children bite other people for different …
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… See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines that are provided free to children in British Columbia who are between the ages of 0 …         Image   Hepatitis A Vaccine (#33)  Indigenous children only     Image   Image   Inactivated Influenza …
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… physical activity Last updated November 30, 2014 Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. … can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during physical activity and play, you can …
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… displays of anger or other emotions. During a tantrum, children often whine, cry, or scream. They may also swing … can have temper tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be … and they usually last only 2 minutes or less. And most children stop having tantrums by age 4 or 5, when they learn …