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… risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 …
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… infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates of a correctional facility. Teachers, … allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …
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… TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or …
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… women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live vaccines …
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… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … can be dangerous. Extreme heat may raise the risk of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your … and no alcohol intake. If you are tandem feeding during pregnancy, it’s important for you to stay hydrated. Try …
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… can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
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… given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to … in the third trimester. As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are also at …
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… recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of pregnancy regardless of previous Tdap immunization history … allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, …
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… is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to … use The use of certain drugs or substances during and after pregnancy can increase the risk of sleep related infant …
