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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? … information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The Benefits of …
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Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs

Overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are things that happen before adulthood that can cause trauma. Or they're things that make a child feel like their home isn't safe or stable. Some …
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs

… be because of health-harming behaviours (like smoking or risky sexual behaviour) that are … Address health-harming behaviours. Quit smoking. Avoid drugs and excessive … Address health-harming behaviours. Quit smoking. Avoid drugs and excessive …
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Understanding How Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs Can Affect Children

… be because of health-harming behaviours (like smoking or risky sexual behaviour) that are … be because of health-harming behaviours (like smoking or risky sexual behaviour) that are …
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Fluoride During Childhood

Overview Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, toothpastes, and other mouth care products. Pediatric dentists recommend …
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Childhood vaccines are safe

50c Child Immunization Series Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check …
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Childhood Fears and Exposure to Violence

… (for example, when a child refuses to eat a food that is touching another food on the plate). Children this age try to … (for example, when a child refuses to eat a food that is touching another food on the …
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Goniotomy for Childhood Glaucoma

… disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …
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Trabeculotomy for Childhood Glaucoma

Surgery Overview Trabeculotomy is a surgical procedure that lowers the pressure in the eye. The surgeon will locate the drainage angle of the eye and insert a tool to make the opening bigger. This …
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Dental care for your infant and toddler

19 Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent …