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… pain and swelling in one or both testicles and may cause infertility. What is the treatment? Urethritis that is caused … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache … sleepy or isn’t responding to you. BC’s heat alert warning system The B.C. Heat Alert and Response System, or BC HARS, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … blood products within the past 12 months Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … used to assess certain conditions that might arise in your pregnancy The endovaginal scan provides a better view of the …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … in the newborn period Disorder of the brain or nervous system Excessive or prolonged noise exposure without use of …
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… An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your child’s health care provider Provide written consent …
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… ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures or …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to … fewer substances to stimulate just the part of the immune system needed to provide protection. The best example of …
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… or recent use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled …
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… vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
