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… may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … pills finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks …
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… There is no evidence that DEET poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant … for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. … with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years …
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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 … sex, or your partner ejaculated on your genitals (e.g., during withdrawal method) The condom broke, slipped off or …
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… researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is … symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What …
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… a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune … Ready-to-feed formula is recommended if you are not breastfeeding and you do not have access to a safe water …
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… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers … 6 weeks. In very rare circumstances, it can take up to 3 months to develop antibodies to HIV following infection. …
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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 … 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 …
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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … further information and testing if markers are seen. Most babies that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are …
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… The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, … before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful … language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves head in direction of sounds Pays attention …
