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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides more protection … or received other blood products within the past 12 months Had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help …
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… permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing … Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your baby's natural head turn …
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… in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this … child’s life to get started Make sure that everyone who cares for your child is using the same approach to toilet … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… seafood Most babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the same foods … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is … or their growth and development, speak to your health care provider. How can I make sure my child gets all key …
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… inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … that damages sperm and egg before they can meet. Like any birth control method, the IUD is not 100 percent effective. … hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another dose. If …
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… constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the … also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are … through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you …
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… honey Most babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed … your milk may be low in vitamin B12. Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is …
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… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. … said Nathan had a stroke, likely from having chickenpox 6 months earlier. Nathan had not had the chickenpox vaccine. … list below for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or preschool School, college or university Waiting room …
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… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . … That is why every parent is asked to call their health care provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
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… (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue … questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune …
