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… about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …
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… easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical … best if you are trying to put ointment into the eyes of children when they are being fussy. Image … Pinkeye …
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… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
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… Nutrient File Infant and toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler's First Steps For more nutrition … **Fortified plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy …
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… If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not …
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… normal. Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most …
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… allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings. If you have an allergy to bee or wasp stings, you should carry medication … health and safety: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun Safety for Children HealthLinkBC File #47 Cyanobacteria Blooms …
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… complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: … woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. Treatment of an infected infant also helps reduce the …
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… outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? … can be taken to help prevent the virus being passed to the baby. This is most likely to happen if the mother has a … trimester. Herpes can cause serious complications for the baby, including death. Women who have genital herpes before …