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Physical activity in children Get children involved

… fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s easy when you help them find … in her days. It’s good for your child’s health and development to do physical activity … activity for a few minutes or less. This is healthy, and your child will be more likely to …

Activities for school age children

… school years, your child will enjoy testing out their physical abilities. They’ll … school years, your child will enjoy testing out their physical abilities. They’ll …

Travelling with children

… immunizations. Possible vaccinations include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea … immunizations. Possible vaccinations include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… medical condition that affects chewing or swallowing, they are at an even greater risk for … or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is … is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety …

Burns and scalds in young children

123 Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot …

Physical Activity for Children and Teens

… else, including sportsmanship and schoolwork. Avoiding injuries Any repeated movement or … Common overuse injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome of the wrist, rotator cuff injury of … else, including sportsmanship and schoolwork. Avoiding injuries Any repeated movement or …

Infants children and youth

… a healthy attitude towards their body, food and eating. Infants Thinking about how … Human milk (breast milk) is the only food or drink your baby needs for the first 6 … (HealthLinkBC File #69g) Starting solid foods At about 6 months of age, your baby …

Sun safety for children

… baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing … every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and those … information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… do not improve or worsen. Get emergency medical care if your infant or child is very … do not improve or worsen. Get emergency medical care if your infant or child is very …

Early years children and youth

… for lifelong health and well-being. Regular physical activity in young people promotes strong bones and muscles, physical fitness and cognitive function and …