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… sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that requires a different …
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… they spread? Pubic lice cannot jump or fly. Pubic lice are most often spread through close person-to-person contact, … clothes or towels. What are the symptoms? Itching is the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. …
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… eggs and other animal-based foods, such as gelatin or honey Most babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest … Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) …
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… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … are not technically considered tobacco products. Most contain nicotine and pose health risks from this and …
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… should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to … is that the rash appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood illnesses, the fever and the rash … registered nurse. The nurse may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. … when you urinate. Men can also get yeast infections, most often as a rash under the foreskin or on the penis. The …
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… vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, … childhood. Adults who want to get the vaccine can buy it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep …
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… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … Those not eligible for free HPV vaccine can buy it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is best to get … have never been infected with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of cases of cervical cancer caused by the HPV …
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… Vietnamese What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The … foxes and coyotes. Worldwide, unimmunized dogs are the most common carrier of rabies virus. What are the symptoms … the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right …
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… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines at the same time. Most people only need 1 dose of pneumococcal vaccine in … period of time. How serious is influenza? In addition to making you sick, sometimes severely, influenza also reduces …