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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication and social skills. … you find out if you’re pregnant. If you did drink and learn after that you’re pregnant, it’s important to know it’s … as a friend, partner, or community support worker. Getting early and regular prenatal care is an important step to a …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… needle recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug sample Options for … It also helps their families, friends and communities. Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma … reduction activities encourage people to use substances. Research shows that harm reduction activities do not encourage …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated … . … Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a … Offer fact-based information on substances, their effects, early signs of negative impacts, and ways to reduce harm. Avoid fear-based substance use education Provide regular …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What … the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions when using NCITs. Remember that many factors affect NCIT accuracy … of thermometer you use, make sure to clean them (except ear thermometers) with cool, soapy water and rinse off …

Hearing loss in adults

… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is one of our most important senses. It helps us to … about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly 1 out of every 4 Canadian adults report some level of …

Measles

… of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every … can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting … from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent spreading it …

Rubella

… severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called … planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before … can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who … be asleep to do this test. Sounds are presented to the ears using small earphones. Small sensors are placed on the …

Hearing loss in children

… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional … attention to music Notices toys that make sounds Babbles using many speech-like sounds Uses a variety of pitches in …