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… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … concerns about the quality of the water in their community should consult with their health care provider about whether … avoid cleaning a cat litter box if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. If no one else can perform the …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol … For example, if a person has 2 alcoholic drinks, they should wait at least 4 hours before breast/chest feeding. …
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… that differ from other illnesses are: About 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to the virus, a red rash may appear on … in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … (BV) (#08g) Pubic lice (#08h) Molluscum contagiosum (#08i) Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … of taste and smell Heal faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco … 2. Pick your quit day Pick the day you’re going to quit. Try to pick a day that is no more than 2 weeks away so you …
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… brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride tooth paste According to the Canadian Dental Association, the … baby to using a lidless cup between 6 and 9 months of age. After 12 months, water is the best choice between regular … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …
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… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your … of the plastic bag (not inside with the sputum bottle) After you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. …
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… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the … in Canadian drinking water have been adjusted for the past 70 years. Decades of extensive research show that water …
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… nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
