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… by rodent urine or droppings. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has been associated with the inhalation of … visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents can also spread …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …
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… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … can be dangerous. Extreme heat may raise the risk of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your … and no alcohol intake. If you are tandem feeding during pregnancy, it’s important for you to stay hydrated. Try …
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… can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
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… autism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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… if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… serious and sometimes fatal illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia …
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… a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally …
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… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
