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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …
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… Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… become infected, including: Those with chronic hemolytic anemias (such as sickle cell disease) can have … developing baby. This could result in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is … and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …
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… have enough hemoglobin, and you may develop iron deficiency anemia (pronounced “ah-nee-me-ah”). Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg …
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… Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment … eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with … hot water and detergent. You should not wear footwear used during clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or …
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… to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® is … weather is suitable. Each area is usually treated only once during a season, with applications timed to treat larvae …
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… airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® for …
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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early …
