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… blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the future. The most common symptoms of acute HCV … you are living with hepatitis C, you should be immunized against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease and …
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… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against mumps: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Measles, … childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File …
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… bloating, frequent loose and pale greasy stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks …
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… vaccine? Japanese encephalitis vaccine helps protect against the Japanese encephalitis virus, an infection spread … Japanese encephalitis vaccine is the best way to protect against Japanese encephalitis virus, a serious and sometimes … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… Condoms made from lambskin or sheepskin do NOT protect against STIs Condoms made from rubber prevent STIs by … latex allergies Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs passed by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… and even death. Diphtheria and tetanus: Immunization against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults … equipment. Measles, mumps and rubella Measles: Protection against measles requires proof of receiving 2 doses of a … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …
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… and they have limited ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of …
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… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an injection. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age …
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… measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine protects against: Measles Mumps Rubella The MMR vaccine contains … 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox (varicella), the second dose of vaccine … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
