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… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of pregnancy regardless of previous Tdap immunization history …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… Healthy babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: … babies who: Were born premature, before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and are under 2 months of age (corrected age) …
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… of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people need more iron? Yes. Some people may need more iron than the …
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… a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, … damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … and to others that need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, …
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… of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep … such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … to all British Columbians living with HCV. DAAs can cure more than 95% of people with HCV. DAAs are well-tolerated … your local public health unit or health care provider. For more information See the following HealthLinkBC Files for …
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… from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better … calculator on the Osteoporosis Canada website (see For More Information). If you are not getting enough calcium, …
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… Asia, Southern Asia, or the Western Pacific for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting … use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… mental health. Share trusted resources where they can find more information on safer substance use practices and mental … people in your loved one’s life who can provide support For more information Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions – … Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …
