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… habits, you can also teach them some basic health and safety habits. Remember that your child learns habits by … time for schoolwork). None for children younger than 2 years footnote 1 One hour or less for children ages 2 to 4 … when they are eating, sleeping, or with their babies. Ask first if it's okay to pet someone's dog, and then let the …
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… 6 to 11 months 6 to 11 months 12 months to less than 3 years 12 months to less than 3 years 3 to 11 years 3 to 11 … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on … answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms. Call your …
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… lead can affect the growth of the developing baby. Does my home contain lead-based paint? Lead-based paint was commonly … precautions can help minimize the risk. Follow these safety tips when removing lead-based paint from walls, … 250 565-2649 Vancouver Coastal Health 604 736-2033 For First Nations communities, contact your local environmental …
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… or hobbies. Work-related tasks. Work or projects around the home. Your child may injure an arm during sports or play or … . Treatment Treatment for an arm injury may include first aid (such as using a brace, splint, or cast), … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Exercises for Arm and Wrist …
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… Basic Dental Care Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years Birthmarks Biting Blocked Tear Ducts Bonding With Your … Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child Car Seats Child Safety: Air Pollution Child Safety: Bathing Child Safety: … and Younger Hirschsprung Disease HIV Treatment in Children Home Ear Examination Hospital Policies and Breastfeeding How …
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… are venturing out into the wilderness or staying close to home, it is important that you know how to take care of … Asthma Exercise-Induced Asthma Common sports injuries and first aid Accidents can happen any time. In this section, … Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Sun safety The days are getting longer and the sun is getting …
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… activities. Work-related tasks. Work or projects around the home. Most leg injuries in children and teens occur during … a leg injury may include rest, ice, elevation, and other first aid (such as using a brace, splint, or cast), or … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Preventing Children's Injuries From …
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… facial injury that caused pain, swelling, or bruising. Home treatment is usually all that's needed for mild bumps … place. Treatment Treatment for a facial injury may include first aid and medicine. In some cases, surgery is needed. … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Preventing Children's Injuries From …
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… people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths … or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those with frailty or mobility limitations, … properly maintaining the equipment Environmental factors (home): Environmental factors that increase the risk of a …
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… activities. Work-related tasks. Work or projects around the home. This is most likely if machinery is used, such as lawn … Treatment for a finger, hand, or wrist injury may include first aid, medicine, and "buddy-taping" for support. It also … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Preventing Children's Injuries From …
