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… vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, mumps, rubella, and … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. … rubella and varicella, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #14b Measles HealthLinkBC File #14c …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … Continue to offer human milk. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat … remedy is safe to take while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Alcohol. Alcohol can decrease the amount of milk you make …
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… loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are … on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand … tests or hearing loss see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #71b Hearing Tests for Infants and …
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… given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at … more information For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why seniors should get the …
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… influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection … given as a nasal spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live attenuated influenza (flu) … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age …
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… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have … condom every time. For information on preventing STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted … and warm water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Waterless alcohol-based hand rinses can be used as long as hands are …
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… least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully … one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A … A and B is also available. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A vaccine. Typhoid fever …
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… a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes . These bacteria … can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … For more information on food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy …
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… Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a mild illness … women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine …
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… head as little as possible. You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and … shoes Drink plenty of water and/or juice and avoid alcohol and drinks with caffeine to avoid dehydration Eat … and sand For more information on sun safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex …
