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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to collect … these disorders, you will be referred to a specialist with experience in treating these disorders. What happens to my …
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… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual partner(s) are not, the bacteria will be able to …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners are not, the bacteria could pass back to …
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… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … care provider if another cause is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … and Why HealthLinkBC File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for your Child … Hearing loss in children …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d … your child against hepatitis B and its complications, including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver …
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… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on … adult children or close friends Although older adults may experience harm from strangers, this is much less common, … might the abuse begin? Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting … them. When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread …
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… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … your health care provider about your risk of getting STIs, including syphilis. They can help determine if you need STI …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to … and Why HealthLinkBC File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for Your Child Child Immunization Series …
