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Family, Child & Youth Health

Learn about common health concerns, immunizations, and more topics for Family, Child and Youth Health.

• Growth and Development – Learn how your child will grow and develop through each stage of life Newborns, 1 to 12 Months, 12 to 24 Months, 2 to 5 Years, 6 to 10 Years, 11 to 14 Years, and 15 to 18 Years.
• Hand Washing for Parents and Children (File #85) - Hand washing is the most important thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs.
• Managing Stress - Everyone experiences stress at times. Find information on how you can take charge and manage stress well.
• Dealing with Emergencies - Knowing what to do in an emergency can help you stay calm. Learn how to handle medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, choking and bleeding.
• ImmunizeBC - Immunization can save lives. Learn more about common vaccines, who should get them, and why it is so important to get all of your shots on time.
• Immunization Schedule - Immunizations are important for people of all ages. Learn more to help you decide when you and your family need to be immunized.
• HPV Vaccine Grade 6 and 9 Program - The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is used for girls and women who are 9 to 26 years of age. It helps protect against two types of HPV virus that cause most cervical cancers and two types of HPV that cause most genital warts. Learn more about the vaccine here.
• Your Baby's Immune System and Vaccines - Vaccines are an important way to protect your child from certain diseases. Learn more about how vaccines work and why it is important to get each shot on time.
• The Benefits of Vaccinating Your Child - Vaccinating your child can help protect them from diseases that can cause serious illness and even death. Find out more about the benefits of vaccination.
• Childhood Vaccines Are Safe - Concerned about the possible side effects of childhood vaccines? Learn more about vaccine safety.
• Getting Ready for Your Child's Shots - Being prepared in advance can help make getting a vaccine or shot an easier experience for you and your child. Find out more about how to prepare and what to expect when your child has his or her shots.
• Early Disease Detection - Learn more about screening and diagnostic tests that you may need in order to detect and prevent common health concerns.
• Bullying - Bullying is acting in ways that scare or harm another person. Learn how you or your child can help avoid bullying.
• Food Allergies - Food allergies are becoming more common. Learn more about food allergies and the impact they can have in a school setting.
• ActNow BC - Do you and your family want to make some healthy changes to your lifestyle? The ActNow BC program can help you get started on healthy eating, adding physical activity, and taking a healthy living pledge.

More Information

If you have any questions, call 8-1-1 toll-free in B.C. and speak with a health service representative or click on www.HealthLinkBC.ca for health information or services in your community.

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