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… and hospitalization. Immunizations for people who visit your newborn People who want to see your newborn may need certain vaccines first. This is … a dose at least 2 weeks before being in close contact with your baby. Adults and children need to get the yearly flu …
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… August 12, 2013 Download PDF: Document French If this is your first time breastfeeding, it may take some practice … challenges. In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest right after your baby is …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … can lead to osteoarthritis . What causes it? You can tear your ACL when you plant your foot and then push off or … inability to move your leg below the injury, pale or bluish skin, or your leg feels cold. You have severe swelling in …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your arms and legs. PAD is most common in the legs. The most … toes. You have leg or foot sores that are slow to heal. The skin on your legs or feet changes colour. You have an open …
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… the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, gains weight and begins to … the birthing process.   Here's a detailed overview of how your baby’s growing. During the third trimester (the last … 28 weeks Your developing baby’s body is still lean but the skin is less wrinkled and red. The body can now store iron, …
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… and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … in women. It comes into contact with bacteria from the skin, anus, and vagina. Infections that commonly cause UTI …
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… Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … or an object being pushed into the ear. Also, the skin, cartilage, or ear canal could be pierced, cut, or …
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… friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your child from getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats and … Keep litter boxes away from children. Spay or neuter your pets. It can reduce aggressive behaviour. Train and …
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… Basics What is dandruff? Dandruff is a shedding of the skin on the scalp. It leads to white flakes on the head, … dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. Your scalp can …
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… Neutropenia (say "noo-truh-PEE-nee-uh") means that your blood has too few white blood cells called neutrophils. White blood cells are an important part of your body's immune system . Neutrophils help protect your … because you can get infections easily. Take care of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or …