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… (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from … Medical abortion is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. … percent effective. It may be less effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the …
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… an even longer illness. A person can be infected and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of …
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… BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or …
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… physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … alcohol if you’re breast/chest feeding, but if you want to have an occasional drink, it does not mean you need to stop …
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… vaccine each year. The vaccine is available at no charge. You can find information on booking an appointment to get … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or …
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… should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the roseola rash develops. … upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …
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… or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, … toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will …
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… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information on booking an appointment to get … care settings, including long-term care facilities, who have contact with patients Visitors to health care …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …