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… system. If your baby has CF, they may have frequent chest infections and problems digesting food. which can result in … Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the … a baby’s immune system and makes it hard to fight against infections or germs. Early treatment can greatly improve …
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… greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk of infant death How … hygienist that you are pregnant. Any pain, swelling or infection in your mouth should be treated right away to keep …
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… EC does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or … IUD can include: Pain or cramping during or after insertion Infection A chance that it comes out or perforates the … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections . … Emergency contraception EC …
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… emotional and intellectual development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not … It’s full of important nutrients that can help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin …
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… may be due to a wax blockage, punctured eardrum or an ear infection. Certain types of conductive hearing loss can be … or both ears. The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the …
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… to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also … fluid to build up in the middle ear which can cause an ear infection Children are more likely to get asthma when …
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… allergic reactions. Avoid scratching the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using antiseptic …
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… be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear … germs, which can spread through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by maintaining the …
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… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever …
