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… to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries are responded to right away cry less after the first year than babies whose parents let them “cry it out.” After the newborn period, babies can tolerate short times of mild distress, such as …
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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 …
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… sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a …
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… that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. The bumps grow over … through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially … 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened immune … swollen lymph nodes under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free …
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… *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … receive the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine beginning at 2 months of age. There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… given 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with …
