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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B vaccine is given to a baby at birth … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your … development, talk to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … the library or a community/ recreation centre Close windows during the heat of the day to trap cooler air inside Cover …
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… people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia …
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… Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … to congenital syphilis cases. Syphilis can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having …
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… These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work … scrapings and dust out of the house. Use safe stripping techniques Use techniques that do not spread lead dust or fumes. Chemical …
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… Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have cervicitis … care provider if another cause is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not …
