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… Child Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Overview Most childhood drownings occur in swimming pools. When you go to … If you have a pool at your home, use these tips to help prevent drowning tragedies. Get certified in CPR …
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… Baby safety Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Babies … Child safety: Strollers and shopping carts Child car seats Choking hazards As your baby develops and begins to be able … grab and place in their mouths. Choking rescue for babies Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention … (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take …
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… Preventing Mastitis On this page: Overview Related … first 6 months of breastfeeding. You can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up … of mastitis most often appear within 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth. Nursing moms sometimes get mastitis when …
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… Baby health Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Find health information for your baby’s first year. Learn about common illnesses and … and how you can support a healthy immune system for your child. Common concerns Learn about health-related concerns …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … who survive repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this … it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from getting into your bedding. The …
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… Preventing injuries Last updated January 7, 2025 Being … and other adverse events. How to exercise safely Injury prevention Warming up Cooling down Flexibility and … healthy physical activity, sedentary behaviour or sleep for children or youth, speak with a health care provider or a …
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… Preventing Blisters On this page: Overview Overview You can help prevent foot blisters by following these tips. Wear shoes … Learn how we develop our content . … Overview You can help prevent foot blisters by following these tips. Wear shoes …
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… Injury prevention Last updated March 1, 2017 Being more physically … for educational and informational purposes only. … Injury prevention …
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… Burping a Baby On this page: Overview Overview A baby may be uncomfortable after feedings if he or she has … during the feeding. Burping helps get rid of air that the baby has swallowed. Burp a breastfeeding baby when you …
