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… 12 months. The vaccine is given at the same time as other childhood immunizations. Men-C Vaccine Child's age at … type C disease is now rare in B.C. because of routine childhood immunization programs. Mature minor consent It is …
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… your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is … die. These diseases are now rare in B.C. because of routine childhood immunization programs. Mature minor consent It is …
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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection …
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… people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia … may have been exposed to HIV at any time before or during your pregnancy, or if you have any questions about …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and … barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy? There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system …
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… 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… coordination for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision … entry, to ensure any vision issues are addressed during this important time of visual development. Should … to see. Treatment needs to commence (i.e within the early childhood years. If untreated, the child's brain develops a …
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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental … FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes …
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… Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … up if there is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … or the Zika virus are common. The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications during pregnancy occur during the first and third …
