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… are not strong enough to support the weight of their head. During shaking, an infant's head moves back and forth in a … have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular interactions. For example, gently bouncing an … 2 to 3 hours. Your baby may want to feed more frequently during growth spurts. Burp your baby after feeding Check …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to … in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction after getting a vaccine. If this happens, your health care …
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… to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from …
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… who are in contact with goats, sheep and cattle, especially during the birthing process Stockyard workers Livestock …
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… from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … select those suitable for indoor use Leave the area during carpet installation Ventilate the area as much as possible during the installation using fans and opening windows and …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but … fatigue, chills, fever and nausea may also occur after getting the vaccine. These reactions are mild and generally … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare …
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… (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or … times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … There are no distractions, such as loud talking or TV during meals People are awake and alert during meals People …
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… it. Once you have had fifth disease, you are protected from getting it again. More than half of all adults have already … and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …