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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements …
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… contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the Pill) The patch (Evra®) … it grows and develops into a fetus. Hormones control the release of the egg and prepare the body to support the … following: Preventing ovulation (i.e. the ovary does not release an egg) Thickening the cervical mucus, which makes …
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… heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there … and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks Eat healthy foods and limit foods that are … care Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After …
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… A family history of epilepsy Cerebral palsy A history of delayed development A neurological condition A febrile … but this has not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a …
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… is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either given orally (given by mouth) or injected (given by needle). Oral Typhoid Vaccine Oral Typhoid Vaccine is given as a series of doses in …
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… Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen … to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. …
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… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
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… spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea … and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If diarrhea is severe or does …
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… When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV … some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more melanin. …
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… at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can …
