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… it may be to correct issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive … Children and Their Vision For more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected … Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening all blood donations for HTLV-1 since April 1990 …
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… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … Age Children and Their Vision For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. … with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … a baby develops) As part of a range of prenatal genetic screening options, some women are eligible for a special …
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… it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV … dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of blood on them From a pregnant person to … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one … Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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… Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection … with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis …
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… who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What should I do if I …
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… people who get infected with a waterborne infection will have no symptoms at all, and probably will not know they … have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is … an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women …
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… knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express … people who use substances to protect their health, by screening for problematic substance use and getting …
