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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe …
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… or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not … own. Avoid using items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free …
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… women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners …
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… body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is … more than one dose depending on your immunization history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best … (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported after getting the protein subunit vaccine. Cases have occurred …
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… body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccines are … more than one dose depending on their immunization history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best … people, these reactions may show up 8 or more days after getting the vaccine. Other reactions may include tiredness, …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they … off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to prevent …
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… Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See …
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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …
