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Facts about chickenpox

… will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is … chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or … had chickenpox or shingles in the past should see a health care provider immediately if they are exposed to, or get, …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your … baby and try to see if there are any growth concerns or birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy … during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. Does … (Accutane®) for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use effective …

Iron in Foods

… Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …

Yellow fever vaccine

… with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … you may need to get the vaccine. Talk to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a … researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is …

Iron and Your Health

… If you think you need more iron, talk to your health care provider about your iron needs. How do I get enough … you may need to take even more iron. Talk to your health care provider about your iron needs. How do babies get … babies are born with iron stores that will last about 6 months. Breast milk is the only food babies need until 6 …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… Talk Tobacco For more information, talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or visit the QuitNow website . If … and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth decay Are …

Tick bites and disease

… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care provider to remove the tick if it has buried itself …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see … even a brief one, you should take them to their health care provider to determine the cause of the seizure. For …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …