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… fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital … noticeable. The sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The … of syphilis you are diagnosed with. Do not have sex until 2 weeks after you and your partner(s) finish treatment and you …
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… reduce the risk from disease by following 5 easy steps for home pasteurization: Clean and sanitize milk bottles: Clean … Note: Do not use a microwave oven to pasteurize milk at home due to uneven heating of the milk Ensure temperature … pasteurized milk can keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk …
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… information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and … Contact your local health authority when you return home to complete rabies treatment For more information on …
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… sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable oils, such as olive, …
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… need to be treated as well. Other people living in your home do not need treatment unless they have shared your … a health care provider if the lice do not go away after the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a skin … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
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… about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know … When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is first given to a small number of people to check the dose …
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… to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to notice if there is a problem. Have your child’s … want more?’ Imitates different speech sounds Starts saying first words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully effective, and others may require more … The oral vaccine is a series of capsules you take at home. The injection vaccine is only 1 dose at the travel …
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… of TB disease of the lungs include cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. … care provider will ask you to wear a mask and stay at home to decrease the risk of spreading the disease. This is called home isolation. It is a very important step you must take to …
