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… early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … on your trip. Which immunizations do I need to get if I am planning to travel? The immunizations you need depend on …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn … to learn why. Involve your child Include your child in planning, shopping, preparing and packing lunches to: Make …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical …
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… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … identified Has active untreated tuberculosis Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. Here are some steps to take: …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted …
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… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks … unsuccessful, switching to vaping may reduce the harms to your health. Long-term use of vapes is not recommended, so …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … months Have active untreated tuberculosis Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
