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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested …
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Pregnancy and dental health

… and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, …
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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… and can look thick, like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when … the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to water that is contaminated with …
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Hepatitis C virus

… that increases the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about …
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Norovirus

… occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, … throat, and dizziness. This is more likely to occur with babies and the elderly. Severe illness is very rare and …
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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme …
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Malaria prevention

… is a small chance of developing the illness, sometimes months later. If you develop a fever within 1 year of your … malaria are more severe among pregnant women and developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and …
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Caffeinated energy drinks

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Food safety in child care facilities

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Pregnancy and alcohol use