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… may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters … illness. They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, … who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies …
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… infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep a record of all …
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… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella … then moves downwards from the head to the feet, and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show …
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… family member or friend takes over financial decisions and control of the older adult’s money. It also happens if a … either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women may experience abuse or neglect … In some cultures, there are expectations and assumptions about who will inherit parents’ money or property. Older …
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… present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, improving ventilation and using … meets your needs. For more information For more information about indoor air quality and your health, visit: Health … Combustion Gases in Your Home – Things You Should Know About Combustion Spillage …
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… Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, … and swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary … as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye …
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… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate … heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely … call toll-free 1-800-665-LUNG (5864) BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke …
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… activities, finances such as banking or paying bills, or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on … of abuse, people may use physical force or emotional control over the other person. For some spouses in later … as well as between couples, are very important. Talk about the current situation and plan for future needs. What …
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… the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a … Abdominal pain Unwillingness to urinate Loss of bladder control It is also possible to have urethritis and not have … papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… What increases the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are … over the next 3 days, seek medical attention If the burn is about the size of 7 of your child’s handprints, or bigger, …
