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… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, and these can be … reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the …
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… treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … you can see through the clothing easily, then UV rays can get through too. A long-sleeved shirt and pants are the best … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing …
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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …
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… updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … finger foods, such as strips or pieces of soft-cooked vegetables, soft fruits and toast By around 8 to 12 months … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your …
