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… your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …
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… experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need … Try dancing, skipping, jumping or running Play with other children when possible to help develop social skills such as … your child’s creativity, curiosity and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the …
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… vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … close face-to-face contact and through saliva. Babies and children can get sick by sharing soothers, bottles, or toys …
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… may be used if you are likely to develop clots. Learn more Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel Symptoms DVT … may be used if you are likely to develop clots. Learn more Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel Symptoms DVT …
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… Making decisions as a family is a good way to show children that the family is one body with a purpose and a certain way of dealing with life's issues. It also helps children learn social skills and attitudes that they can use … member of the family solve a personal problem. This helps children see that other people can suggest options for …
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… or are the parent or caregiver of a child age 11 or younger, talk to your doctor about which fish are safe for … mercury fish intake to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of age should limit high mercury fish … or are the parent or caregiver of a child age 11 or younger, talk to your doctor about which fish are safe for …
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… for people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage who plan to have children or are pregnant. Diseases in this group include: … look red, and they have more lung and ear infections than children normally have. Canavan disease. This disease … is a person who can pass a genetic disease on to their children. Carrier screening is a type of genetic test. It …
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… will cause decreased lung function after about 3 weeks in children who have mild to moderate lung problems. footnote 1 … you clap, depends on the child. Consider the following: Younger and smaller children require less force and time … you clap, depends on the child. Consider the following: Younger and smaller children require less force and time …
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… learning disorder is a disorder that makes it difficult for children to learn from what they see visually. Children with non-verbal learning disorder often can … with math, because math is often taught visually. Children with non-verbal learning disorder usually want to …