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… 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides more protection … that looks like measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please … your home How can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical options for treating bed bug infestations. Effective control requires a combination of both treatments. It’s …
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… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to …
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… contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can … runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. Sexual contact Certain types of sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: …
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… their feelings. By giving a name to feelings and talking about your child’s emotions, you can help your child … and teaching. Make sure that your own emotions are under control, and then: Have your child sit with you in a quiet … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects about 20 out of every 100 people in North America by the … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can …
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… present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, improving ventilation and using … Using an air cleaner may further improve air quality. Control the source: Follow the manufacturers’ instructions … meets your needs. For more information For more information about indoor air quality and your health, visit: Health …
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… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate … heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely … call toll-free 1-800-665-LUNG (5864) BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke …
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… smoking, or injecting equipment Are males who have sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C … areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and staff of institutions caring for … no symptoms. Hepatitis A infection rarely causes death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher …
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… aches. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of … safety: Easy ways to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
