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… longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth disease can … Is fifth disease serious? Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if … in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were …
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… Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe when they are … and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, are not a normal part of aging. They are … surface on outdoor steps Use a bath seat so you can take a shower or bath sitting down Install a toilet seat riser to make toileting safer Wipe up moisture or spills right away Remove carpets or rugs that can be a …
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… way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have … enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune system protects your baby from harmful …
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… language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding … during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system … pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol …
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… liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily … From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel … are well-tolerated with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 …
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… health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the … the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …
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… in attics, under foundations, or even chewing material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies … or rat. This is important to know as there are different control methods for the different rodents. Mouse droppings … rodents from living on my property? There are steps you can take to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food …
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… within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth disease. However, it is not known if these are the result of the … who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies … may continue to attend daycare if they feel well enough to take part in activities. The risk to other children is not …
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… to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many methods are used to monitor and … insect species, larval development and weather. Spraying takes place very early in the morning and continues …
