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… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … inhaled object, such as food or a pill. Coughs that affect children Children may have coughs from diseases or causes … an older child may be different than symptoms in a baby or young child . Yes Difficulty breathing more than stuffy nose …
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… Key points to remember This topic is only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear up on … hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if a child: Is younger than 2 and has an infection in both ears or has more … cause ear infections. Ear infections are most common in young children, because young children have shorter …
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… marine toxins, and they all cause different symptoms. Food poisoning through marine toxins is rare. Marine toxin … of food. This will help you to get enough nutrition. Preventing poisoning Always keep seafood refrigerated or on … of food. This will help you to get enough nutrition. Preventing poisoning Always keep seafood refrigerated or on …
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… for your child's teeth: Dental care: 3 years to 6 years Preventing tooth decay in young children Your child and the dentist Bedwetting and other …
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… Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. … Use a matter-of-fact, supportive approach Toddlers and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children …
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… bites Insect repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Preventing insect stings There are many types of ticks. … and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick … (HealthLinkBC File #35) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Safety for infants …
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… an adult and a child or between an older child and a younger child is sexual abuse. Showing pornography to a … or neglected, it is important to take action. Most abused children are not able to help themselves. Keep in mind that … includes being a single or teen parent or having several young children close in age. Don't have good support. A …
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… to come together and talk openly and honestly with your children and family about complex issues like substance use … about drug use with your kid, teenager, or even your adult children. How to talk to kids Talking openly with kids from … Drugs How to talk to adult children As your child becomes a young adult, you can still help them make healthy life …
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… providers. These providers care for only your child or children. The provider may be a family member or friend, a … with a family for around 12 months. Au pairs usually are young adults (18 to 26 years of age) and often have … and clean. Make sure that staff are knowledgeable about preventing safety hazards and responding to emergencies. …
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… these skills during the first years of life. By age 6, most children learn the basics. Try to talk and read to your … Talking, reading, listening, and responding to babies and young children usually are all that they need to help them … 6 months old. Read to your child each day. Reading to your young child is a very important learning activity for …
