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… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … and weakness Sometimes mild Usual, may last 2 to 3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual Usual, early onset, can be …
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… the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… products, butter, ghee, lard, coconut and palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean … grain oat bread instead of white bread in sandwiches Eat more vegetables and fruit. Include those higher in soluble … dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider to learn more. Eat more nuts All nuts such as peanuts, almonds and …
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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 … Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… influenza viruses that is given as a nasal spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye syndrome, please visit HealthLinkBC …
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… immune. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have … However, complications, including encephalitis, are more common in adults. Rubella: Health care workers are … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …
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… and they have limited ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of … and break the mercury up into smaller droplets, creating more vapour DO NOT walk around in contaminated shoes or … Centre for Environmental Health’s cleanup instructions for more details: …
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… 2 teaspoons at a time. As their appetite increases, offer more food. Remember to watch and listen for your baby’s … learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a variety of foods. What should … child Offer new foods. You may need to offer a new food more than 10 times before your child gives it a try or …
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… include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not … see if you are eligible for a free hepatitis B vaccine. For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, see … have blood on them. Mix 9 parts water to 1 part bleach For more information HealthLinkBC File #25b Hepatitis B Immune …
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… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding … to 70 years has an HIV test every 5 years. They recommend more frequent testing for people who: belong to populations … HIV testing directly at certain lab location in B.C. For more information, visit GetCheckedOnline: …
