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… of stigma that can lead to anxiety, fear and misinformation about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin … barrier during oral sex. Talk to your health care provider about suppressive therapy (taking an antiviral drug every … body during a primary outbreak). Talk to your partner(s) about herpes before you have sexual contact. For more …
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… vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At about 6 months, start to offer iron-rich solid foods. … or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or … for your baby.. Caffeine. Limit to 300 mg per day. This is about 2 cups (250 mL per cup) of coffee or 4 cups of tea. …
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… kindergarten and again in grade 9. For more information about these immunizations, see: HealthLinkBC File #15a … problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. These …
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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. Mature …
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… may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters … into blisters. The spots and blisters usually go away after about 7 to 10 days. Not everyone with hand, foot and mouth …
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… or your health care provider if you have questions about the specific form or amount of folate in a supplement. … a baby with an NTD. Talk to your health care provider about how much folic acid is right for you if: You or your …
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… had. Ideally, it is best to avoid breast/chest feeding for about 2 hours after drinking for each alcoholic beverage … other effects of alcohol be diagnosed? If you are worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care …
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… wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … health officer. For more information For more information about arsenic and drinking water, see: B.C. Ministry of …
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… important senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly … disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing …
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… strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) now make up about 1 in 5 SA infections in the community. Why are MRSA a … are MRSA? MRSA now make up 17% of SA, and will be found on about 5% of people. Of those people, most show no signs of …
