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… immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… the immune system. The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for … is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding …
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… how much calcium is absorbed from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better …
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… unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis Blood or blood … of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who …
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… through the lungs and distributed throughout the body. The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury … weakness, anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is … and they have limited ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of …
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… Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe … their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well at night. At … deep sleep, followed by several hours of lighter sleep. During light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this …
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… to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In …
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… or in institutional settings. It can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and … more likely than older men to have experienced a history of emotional, physical or sexual abuse Older women may have … by men and women? Abuse and neglect affect older adults emotionally and physically. Both older women and older men …
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… airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® for …
