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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File … who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube is the part of a growing baby …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last … a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol … cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower LDL, follow a …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

… result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

… result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …

Rubella

… or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out …

Hearing loss in adults

… or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There are 2 types of hearing loss: … disease, injury or certain medication. It can also be congenital. Congenital hearing loss refers to hearing loss that was …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Down syndrome (DS), Trisomy 18 or an open neural tube defect. Please talk to your health care provider to learn … and try to see if there are any growth concerns or birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical … When seen in combination, markers might suggest a congenital condition, such as Down syndrome or Trisomy 18. …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is called congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 …