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Young Children and Their Vision [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about young children and their vision including some symptoms and vision problems, prevention and treatment. Number 53a. (English)

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Corneal Abrasion [English] Permalink Public

Corneal abrasion (sounds like kor-nee-al ah-bray-shun) is a common eye injury. The cornea is the clear covering of the front part of the eye. A scratch, a poke, or other minor injury to the cornea is called an abrasion. (English) Colour

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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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Teaching Your Child To Use Eye Contact (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Eye contact is one of the earliest forms of communication that develops. We use eye contact to send a message and to make sure that our message has been received or understood. Some children have not yet learned to look at someone to get their needs met. We can try to teach them to look at us by using People Games. (English) Colour

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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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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