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Medications
… (polio). Polio is a virus that affects mainly young children. It is usually spread by person-to-person contact. … polio virus. Polio vaccine is usually given to infants and children as part of routine immunization. It may also be … freeze. Protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Medications
… Notes Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown provide their records to them and their … refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Health topics
… for certain people, objects or places Be sensitive to other children and perhaps cry if they cry React to other people's … while being dressed Mimics simple actions Imitates other children Repeats sounds or movements that make you laugh … kisses Provide your baby with chances to play with other children and to be around people Social and emotional play …
HealthLinkBC files
… red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a … This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their mouths. An animal's saliva or … or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to wash their hands properly …
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… Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes children receive 2 doses. For more information, visit … America, South East Asia, India and Africa. Travelling children are especially at risk due to their tendency to … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more likely from his adult children or close friends Although older adults may … may feel that they must help and protect their spouse or children, even if they are abusive. The older adult may not …
Health features
… visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope … File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety … Sun protection Island Health: Heat safety Sun safety for children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Ultraviolet radiation …
Health topics
… knee or thigh instead of the hip. Hip problems that affect children include: An inflammatory reaction, such as … infection. It's the most common cause of hip pain in children. A slipped capital femoral epiphysis . This occurs … need care sooner. HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in children 3 years and older Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain …
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… Ones caused by viruses are more common in babies and young children than in adults. A rash may be caused by a viral … a cough, or diarrhea, or is in a daycare setting with other children who have viral illnesses. Most rashes caused by … to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in children are: Diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, …
