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… 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent … and transit shelters On school property at any time Inside or within 6 meters of a doorway, window or air intake …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe.  Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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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 … sick. The cat's feces contain the parasite for only 2 weeks after the cat is infected. However, the feces …
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… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing treatment. Will my birth control work …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For … into the vagina or anus as far as it will go Put a finger inside the condom and push the small ring inside as far as …
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… a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the … of TB disease in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of … How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First appointment A health care practitioner uses a tiny …
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… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the uterus after vaginal delivery or caesarean …
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… lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. What is the treatment? Cervicitis that is … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …