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… start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through … any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your baby's natural head turn …
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… said Nathan had a stroke, likely from having chickenpox 6 months earlier. Nathan had not had the chickenpox vaccine. … help protect: Your family, friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50c …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 … the PCV 13 vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get pneumococcal disease. …
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… the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It … The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first … dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of …
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… normal. Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … eating. For more information For more information on food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC …
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… is available at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … or joint soreness Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… or received other blood products within the past 12 months Had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help … Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound … further information and testing if markers are seen. Most babies that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are …
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… If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … pills, finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth … defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with …
