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… changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most … the number of outbreaks. Using a water based lubricant during sexual intercourse can help to reduce friction and …
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… nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms … (polyurethane, nitrile, polyisoprene). They can be used during vaginal or anal sex, but they have not been approved … by preventing sexual and body fluids from being exchanged during sex. Synthetic rubber condoms can be used by people …
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… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …
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… 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 people … to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not … pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as … A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you choose to eat liver or …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … 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 …
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… from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … select those suitable for indoor use Leave the area during carpet installation Ventilate the area as much as possible during the installation using fans and opening windows and …
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… immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are … treatment? Pertussis is treated with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics …
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… for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe … their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well at night. At … deep sleep, followed by several hours of lighter sleep. During light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this …
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… itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most … of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness … illness (#35) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young …
