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Hepatitis C virus

… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other …
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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …
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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… have asthma are at increased risk of breathing difficulties during a severe allergic reaction. If your child has asthma, …
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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood.  What do I offer my child to eat?  A … formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods …
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Giardia infection

… to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from …
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Health Risks in the Wilderness

… can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or water, remember the …
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Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… about eating well while following a vegan eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A … formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods …
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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… (MMR and MMRV vaccines). Children with egg allergies can be safely immunized with these vaccines. For more information …
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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… heal and adjust. Most patients report a little discomfort during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not …
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

… B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get infected with …