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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… 1 dose of rubella vaccine, regardless of their year of birth, or proof they have had laboratory-confirmed rubella … to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with damage to their sight, …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st birthday should still get the vaccine. They may not have … early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and …

Prenatal ultrasound

… baby and try to see if there are any growth concerns or birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical … is 18 to 22 weeks into your pregnancy. Markers are not birth defects. They are most often normal variations in …

Pregnancy and dental health

… between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol …

Hepatitis C virus

… From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel …

Mumps

… the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 …

Young children and their vision

… How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many methods are used to monitor and … beetles or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in the world and can be used on certified …

Spongy moth spraying

… tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled in B.C.? The goal in B.C. is “eradication” … beetles, or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in the world and can be used on certified …