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… on your immunizations. Make sure you're up to date on your vaccines. Ask other people who will be near your baby to be immunized too. It's okay to get routine vaccines while you are breastfeeding. They don't harm your … with breast milk) to keep up their growth. Disease prevention. Preterm babies get sick more easily than …
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… helps your immune system fight cancer. One type is a cancer vaccine that's made from your own white blood cells. … for bone problems. These may help relieve bone pain and prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis is sometimes … helps your immune system fight cancer. One type is a cancer vaccine that's made from your own white blood cells. …
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… such as Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. No vaccine is 100% effective. But most routine childhood … taken rectally Has your child had an immunization (vaccine) within the past 24 hours? It's common for children … medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine or vaccine may be causing the fever No Medicine or vaccine may …
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… toddlers Sun safety for children (HealthlinkBC File # 26) Preventing injuries and illnesses Resources to help you proactively prevent your child from getting injured or falling ill: … your child from infections Child safety: Washing toys to prevent germs Preventing poisoning in young children Head …
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… Overview For years, people have used cranberry juice to prevent and help cure urinary tract infections (UTIs) . … juice, cranberry extract, or cranberry supplements may help prevent repeated UTIs in women, but the benefit is small. Using cranberry products to prevent UTIs may be expensive, and some people don't like …
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… tense muscles in your head, neck, temples, face, or jaw. Preventing headaches You can do things every day to help prevent headaches: Find and avoid your headache triggers by … on the body. Research shows that acupuncture can help prevent some headaches. footnote 1 , footnote 2 …
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… . If you're at risk for Rh sensitization, you'll be given a vaccine to prevent it. Foot defect. There is an increased risk that … . If you're at risk for Rh sensitization, you'll be given a vaccine to prevent it. Foot defect. There is an increased …
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… . If you're at risk for Rh sensitization, you'll be given a vaccine to prevent it. Arm or leg defect. There is a chance that your … . If you're at risk for Rh sensitization, you'll be given a vaccine to prevent it. Arm or leg defect. There is a chance …
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… Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control … can stop ovulation, block sperm from reaching the egg or prevent egg fertilization. Some birth control methods can … infections. Internal and external condoms can help prevent sexual and body fluids from being exchanged during …
