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… car accidents, violence and risky behaviours such as unsafe sex. Are sports drinks different than energy drinks? Yes. …
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… the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic … to help prevent virus transmission Practice safer sex. Talk with your partner(s) about being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne …
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… Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, … as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… may help you: Bond with your baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer … normal for your baby to lose weight for a few days after birth. You’ll know your baby is getting enough milk if … vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At about 6 months, start to offer iron-rich solid foods. …
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… rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no … in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were … infected while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious complications …
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… contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with other males. Those with many sexual partners or a recent sexually transmitted infection. …
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… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are … try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you …
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… them. When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread … reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which animals spread diseases to people? …
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… people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are … stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to the parasite. Symptoms … supervised by an adult when washing their hands. To learn about proper handwashing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …
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… care facility or move to another location. For information about emergency preparedness and planning at the facility … how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think about include: Mobility aids, such as a walker or a … Island Health www.islandhealth.ca/about-us/accountability/emergency-management Northern Health …
