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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After …
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… A pregnant woman with chickenpox can pass it to her baby before birth. People with chickenpox can spread the … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails short …
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… rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. …
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… old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
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… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Avoid using …
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… of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box or after …
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… do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based … (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … label specifically says to do so Do not use pesticides on baby cribs, playpens or toys Qualified pesticide …
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… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …