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… comfortable shoes and loose clothing. For more information about what you can do to decrease your risk of DVT, speak to … system. Malaria increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women … transmitted through mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted sexually and through blood and tissue products. Zika virus …
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… infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep a record of all … needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with someone infected with the virus. Mothers who are …
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… clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider right … measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …
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… How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have … coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… give off a ‘musty’ smell. What can I do to prevent and control moulds? The key to controlling mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and …
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… years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any … numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q … pasteurized milk and milk products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected …
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… Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age … talk to your health care provider or registered dietitian about a fibre supplement. Tips for Reading Food Labels Check …
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… learning is the child learning to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask you for help if necessary Control the urge until they get seated on the potty Do not … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with HBV Sharing … develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants infected at birth will develop chronic infection. People with chronic … for a free hepatitis B vaccine. For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #25a …
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… updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of … vaccine also protects against 2 types of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV …
