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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep …

Giardia infection

… cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … advice and treatment. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Giardia can be difficult to detect so … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …

Cryptosporidium infection

… or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Cryptosporidium is difficult to detect … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …

Health advice for travellers

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical … glasses or contact lenses and a written prescription from your eye doctor If you have an ongoing health concern, talk …

Chlamydia

… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… trees. When outbreaks occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and …

Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after …