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Sun safety for children

… children under 18 years old to use them. At any age, these devices damage your skin the same way UV radiation from the …
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Travellers diarrhea

… to disinfect water. Commercially available water treatment devices, drops or tablets Various treatment products …
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Prenatal ultrasound

… baby and try to see if there are any growth concerns or birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical … is 18 to 22 weeks into your pregnancy. Markers are not birth defects. They are most often normal variations in …
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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… windows to let cool air in Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your …
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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… when it is very hot Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your …
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Pregnancy and dental health

… between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …
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Hand foot and mouth disease

… who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies …
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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol …
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Hepatitis C virus

… From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel …