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… numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q fever is … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe.  Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … mumps or rubella vaccine, or any component of the vaccine including gelatin or neomycin Have an immune system weakened … as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects  in an unborn baby including deafness, eye …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 … offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … of age Drinks to avoid offering your baby Sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice Skim, 1% and 2% milk, and …
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… sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need treatment. It takes time …
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… (poisons). It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … menstruating and using tampons or menstrual cups. If you experience the above symptoms after using tampons, a …
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… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … a previous dose of vaccine, or to any part of the vaccine, including yeast People who are pregnant There is no need to … tips on how to help your child have a positive immunization experience visit ImmunizeBC at …
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… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … child had a dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday, they do not need a dose in grade 9. Also see … tips on how to help your child have a positive immunization experience visit ImmunizeBC at …
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… can lead to severe reactions and serious complications, including death. Water-borne infections can spread when … water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be …
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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants infected at birth will develop chronic infection. People with chronic … to your blood or body fluids that you have HBV infection, including household members, sexual contacts or anyone you …
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… relationships are very positive and supportive. Others experience mixed feelings, conflict and tension. What types … from people they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …