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HIV and HIV tests

… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding … you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and ongoing treatment and health care is …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … need. This makes it especially important to monitor them during extreme heat events. If your infant or child is sick, … HealthLinkBC File #35a Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for …

Mumps

… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent …

Time for bed

… may cry a lot and nothing seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe … their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well at night. At …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary joint pain may occur in … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …

Iron and Your Health

… Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … 16 to 20 mg of iron. If your iron levels were low before getting pregnant, you may need to take even more iron. Talk …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … might come in contact with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or … safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …

Sun safety for children

… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …

Toilet learning

… 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may … this a special moment. How can I help my child succeed? During the first year, toilet learning can be disrupted. If … health care provider if your child does not use the toilet during the day by 4 years of age or was using the toilet …