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Disinfecting drinking water

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Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

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Trichomoniasis

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Ultraviolet radiation

… and use an umbrella at the beach or park. Do not expose babies under 1 year old to any intense, direct sunlight. … from UVA and 95 per cent from UVB. Sunglasses for babies and children should provide 99 to 100 per cent of …
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Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with …
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Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in …
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HTLV-1 Virus

… are infected with HTLV-1 may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they …
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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to water that is contaminated with …
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Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become sick through sharing …