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Bacterial vaginosis BV

… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …

Facts about influenza the flu

… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … and may die from influenza and its complications during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about … care settings. It also helps reduce illness among employees during the influenza season. Influenza is an infection of …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… 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 …

HIV and HIV tests

… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… 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 …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… volunteers or leaders. Volunteers may help provide services during emergencies. These services can include: Lodging … in an emergency? Everyone has a different reaction during emergencies or disasters. Relying on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … need. This makes it especially important to monitor them during extreme heat events. If your infant or child is sick, … HealthLinkBC File #35a Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for …