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… Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths and facts Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink … and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza … given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is … woman with chickenpox can pass it to her baby before birth. People with chickenpox can spread the virus to others …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … HealthLinkBC File #12c Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths and facts HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated influenza …
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… to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person … HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … should be tested for STIs, including HIV, before having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during … visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of … at your local public health unit. For more information about dental care for your baby, visit HealthLinkBC File #19 …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B vaccine is given to a baby at birth … needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with another person infected with the hepatitis B virus. …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … child develops at their own pace. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what you are doing or how they might be feeling. For … HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development from Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … or your health care provider if you have questions about the specific form or amount of folate in a supplement. … also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
