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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a … women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live …
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… coordination for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision … regardless of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child … Avoiding books or screens Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hormonal contraception? Hormonal contraception … It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health …
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… for parents and caregivers see Safer Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means using a … a parent or other older adult. In some cultures, there are expectations and assumptions about who will inherit parents’ … risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … sex, or your partner ejaculated on your genitals (e.g., during withdrawal method) The condom broke, slipped off or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus … is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) … to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has … Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment … eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with …
