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Online Resources for Early Childhood Development (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Here are some resources about caring for your child’s health. Read about keeping your child healthy and safe. Learn how their eyes, teeth, gums, hearing, and communicating change as they grow. (English) Colour

BC Healthy Kids Program [English] Permalink Public

The BC Healthy Kids Program helps low income families with the costs of basic dental care, prescription eyewear and hearing assistance for their children. (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbia...

Eye Infection and Your Newborn Baby [English] Permalink Public

Most of the time, puffy or red eyes in your baby are caused by a blocked tear duct or infection by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections may be serious and need special medication. This handout from Perinatal Services BC describes what to watch for. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Guidel...

Syphilis in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Syphilis is a serious infection. You can have syphilis and not know it. Syphilis can harm you and your baby. Congenital syphilis occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy or at birth. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to premature birth, long-term neurological issues, bone deformities, deafness, or even stillbirth. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resour...

Common Visual Deficits - A Guide to Aging Vision (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes some of the common visual changes in aging. Vision loss is a key risk for falls in the elderly. This guide provides information about vision loss and tips for vision care. (English) Colour

Eye Bank of British Columbia - Gift of Sight [English] Permalink Public

Information about the Eye Bank of BC. The Eye Bank of British Columbia is a provincial non-profit organization responsible for providing eye tissues for transplantation, education, and research. (English)

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http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/GV/GV.315.Ey311.pdf

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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pink eye (conjunctivitis)including overivew of pink eye vaccine (conjunctivitis) and taking medicine. Number 82. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Cataract Surgery - Discharge Instructions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Following any operation on your eye, special attention is required to ensure a successful recovery at home. This sheet contains information on the use of an eye patch and eye drops, and permitted activities. (English) Black & White

Febrile Seizures - Convulsions Caused by Fever (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child has reacted strongly to a fever by having a seizure. This information explains what to do if your child has a febrile seizure. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Eye Drops: How to Give Eye Drops to a Child [English] Permalink Public

​Your child's doctor prescribed eye drops for your child's eyes. Eye drops are medicine. This page explains how to give your child eye drops. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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