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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is … chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young … with a greater risk of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … child develops at their own pace. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care … run, climb, kick, and throw a ball Dances to music Tells stories, sings songs, and plays Tries to do more …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B vaccine is given to a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what you are doing or how they might be feeling. For … learn to move to get what they want. For more information about social and emotional play, visit Appetite to Play at …
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… do not lose your motivation. Set yourself up for success by choosing a stress-free quit day so there will be fewer … who want to see you succeed. Tell your friends and family about your goal and how they can best support you. They may … support to guide your quit. Features include: Creating a personalized online quit plan Motivational support by text …
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… Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … test 3 to 4 weeks after completing treatment. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … test 3 to 4 weeks after completing treatment. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … Secondary stage The secondary stage usually starts about 14 to 90 days after getting infected. In this stage, a … confirmed that the treatment was effective. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …
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… membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the … for female sexual partners to acquire BV. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? Birth control … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
