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… Child Safety: Preventing Child Abduction On this page: Overview Overview Many parents … child how to reduce the risk of being abducted. Even young children can learn how to react in certain situations. Here … police. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Healthy Habits for Kids Current as of: March …
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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 … objects Play against other children of similar size and age in competitive sports Not stay too long in a cold …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … For information on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … More than 90% of poisonings occur in the home. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning. That's because … about a possible poisoning How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Military Concerns … of fear or worry that something bad is about to happen. Children can have PTSD too. They may have the symptoms above … Children who are in the first few years of elementary school (ages 6 to 9) may act out the trauma through play, …
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… Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in adults. Children sometimes outgrow their … amount of a food allergen. Make sure that all caregivers (school administrators, teachers, friends, coaches, and …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview Childhood isn't all fun and games. Even young children can feel worried and stressed. Stress can come from outside, such as family, friends, and school. It can also come from children themselves. Just like …
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… Down Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health … You can help your child make friends and do well in school. Later you can help your child learn job skills and …
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… Preschoolers: Building Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview By age 3, most children benefit from some form of regular social contact, …
