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… touch. In some instances you may also be able to hold and breast/chest feed them while the blood is being taken. The … for all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to … newborn screening blood sample is between 24 and 48 hours after birth. This will be done before your baby leaves the …
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… levels in ground water may change over time, especially after a heavy rainfall. Nitrate concentrations above … Babies under 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than … Ready-to-feed formula is recommended if you are not breastfeeding and you do not have access to a safe water …
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… protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can … years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or after human milk. Do what works best for you and your baby. … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Babys first foods …
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… the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after tetanus immune globulin? Common reactions to TIg may … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because there is a rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… sometimes fatal disease. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 week after taking the last dose. The travel clinic will provide … to follow the instructions. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Reactions are usually mild and temporary. … on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . After getting any vaccine there is an extremely rare …
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… appointments (such as the dentist or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to … other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your used masks and tissues can be put in … garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or using a tissue. For more …
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… the virus to others from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the … and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails …
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… for tuberculosis (TB) . What are the possible reactions after a TB skin test? You can expect some redness at the … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting your TST because there is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
