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… people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia … may have been exposed to HIV at any time before or during your pregnancy, or if you have any questions about …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … or the Zika virus are common. The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications during pregnancy occur during the first and third …
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… Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … up if there is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less …
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… Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment … eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with … hot water and detergent. You should not wear footwear used during clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or …
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… Canada. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected with hepatitis … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing … hepatitis B virus. People living in the same household with someone who has hepatitis B are at higher risk of getting …
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… Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. Weakness and lack of … a wildlife professional or pest control company to have someone capture it. Your local public health unit may be … before you leave. Get advice at a travel clinic. If you are attacked or bitten by any animal outside of B.C. you should …
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… provider. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems … for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with someone infected with the virus. Mothers who are infected … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with … What is hepatitis B infection? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease including … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it …
