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… story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to …
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… numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q fever is very infectious and even a small … who are in contact with goats, sheep and cattle, especially during the birthing process Stockyard workers Livestock …
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… Why do I need calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium … the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better …
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… smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand … Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …
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… a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The Tdap vaccine is … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of pregnancy regardless of previous Tdap immunization history …
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… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies … severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and …
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… airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® for …
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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel …
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… 1 dose of rubella vaccine, regardless of their year of birth, or proof they have had laboratory-confirmed rubella … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about … care settings. It also helps reduce illness among employees during the influenza season. Influenza is an infection of …
