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Toxoplasmosis

… poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye … infant also helps reduce the severity of the disease as the child grows. How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis? You can …
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Lead in drinking water

… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors … Always use cold tap water for drinking or cooking since hot water can increase the leaching of lead. *Note: Boiling …
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Vaginal yeast infection

… the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Molluscum contagiosum

… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Urethritis

… there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain Unwillingness … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Cervicitis

… birth control include the pill, the patch, the ring or the shot. If you are being treated with antibiotics, it is … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Trichomoniasis

… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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Gonorrhea

… treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … control include the pill, the patch, the ring, or the shot. If you are being treated with antibiotics, it is … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …