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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 … feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that all parents feel … or chestfeeding may help you: Bond with your baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious … water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to disinfect your …
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… 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 milligram (mg)) of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin … and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could become pregnant, or are pregnant …
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… unable to get the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccines? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … For some people, these reactions may show up 8 or more days after getting the vaccine. Other reactions may include … 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care …
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… unable to get the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care … the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported after getting the protein subunit vaccine. Cases have …
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… of cases of shingles. For those who still get shingles after being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, … or to any part of the vaccine Have shingles Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome …
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… B would get only the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis … see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B Vaccine . Can I breastfeed my baby if I have hepatitis B? Yes, you can breastfeed. Hepatitis B cannot be spread by breastfeeding unless your nipples are cracked and bleeding. …
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… yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. After you get the vaccine, you will receive a stamped … symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak …
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… children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk (breast milk) Continue to offer human milk with complementary … best choice for babies who follow a vegan eating pattern After one year of age, offer 2-3 cups (500-750 mL) of … having these foods regularly, or if you’re vegan and are breastfeeding or chestfeeding your child. The milk of people …
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… depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age … tea, herbal tea or coffee with your meal. Wait 1 to 2 hours after eating. These beverages can reduce the amount of …
