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… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the …
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… 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s …
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… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can …
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… Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … aches. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of …
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… immunizations may be stressful for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization … and patches: These products ease the feeling of pain by blocking pain receptors in the skin. Apply the product … musical toy to distract your child immediately before and during the vaccination. Ask older children questions about …
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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 … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… recommends using sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, which blocks 97 per cent of UVB – the “burning” rays. SPF 50 blocks 98 per cent and SPF 100 blocks 99 per cent. Sunscreen should also be “broad …
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… can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? Yes. …
