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Chickenpox (Varicella) (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about chickenpox including symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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

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Dehydration (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about dehydration including signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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

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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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Head Lice (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Lice are small, grey, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. An adult louse is 2 mm to 4 mm long.Lice suck blood from the scalp. They survive by staying close to the scalp for food and shelter. Adult lice lay eggs (nits) that stick to the hair shaft. Head lice do not indicate poor hygiene. Head lice actually prefer clean hair and skin. Children with head lice usually have fewer than 20 mature head lice. If they are not treated, lice can live 3 to 4 weeks. An infestation with lice is also called pediculosis. Audio available. (English)

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

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Hand Hygiene (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Handwashing is the most important thing to do to prevent infection. Proper handwashing with soap, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, removes bacteria and viruses from the hands. This helps prevent common illnesses like colds, flu, and gastroenteritis. Audio available. (English)

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

Pregnancy and Dental Health [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and dental health including the importance of dental health during pregnancy, how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and check-ups with your dentist. Number 38b. (English)

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Pregnancy and Alcohol Use [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about pregnancy and alcohol use including risks and available resources. Number 38d. (English)

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Your Baby's Immune System and Vaccines [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about your baby's immune system and vaccines and available resouces. Number 50a. (English)

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Keep Kids Safe: Rear-Facing Seats-Stage 1 [English] Permalink Public

Babies have weak neck and back muscles. Their necks need extra support while in a car. A rear-facing infant seat will support your baby’s neck in a sudden stop or crash. Some child car seats can be used for more than one stage of your child’s development. (English)

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https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/child-...

Car Seat Safety - Choosing a safe car seat for your new baby and using the car seat correctly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Using a car seat properly can save your baby’s life. Studies show that using a car seat reduces the risk of death or serious injury from a car crash. Choosing the right car seat and ensuring that your baby is properly positioned in the car seat for every trip is very important. This tool will help you: • decide if your car seat is safe for your baby • position your baby in a car seat (English) Colour

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