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… ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. Ig works …
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… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … is risky? There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you … well as the baby Encourage sharing of feelings Be sincere, caring, and non-judgmental Tell family, friends, and anyone …
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… the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than … slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change in your glasses or the use of a magnifier and extra light may …
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… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider … of membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside …
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… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry …
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… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. You may see lice and their eggs … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. …
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… there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or having an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting …
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… sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need treatment. It takes time … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry …
