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… contact with an infected person's saliva such as by sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or by kissing. It also spreads … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV … contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and …
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… PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … kill harmful germs that may be in the powder. Check with a food thermometer Measure and mix the water and formula … Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well …
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… contact with an infected person's saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes or by kissing. Measles , also known … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to … in the third trimester. As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are also at …
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… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding … You can not get HIV through casual contact, such as sharing food or drinks, insect bites, hugging or kissing. What are …
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… very important to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who … vaccine. You are more likely to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are …
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… if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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… amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when … to eat healthy because you: Develop a preference for sweet foods Choose energy drinks instead of water and nutritious …