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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning … will determine if your child has hearing loss and what type of hearing loss it is. An audiologist is a person who …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. … pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine . Babies immunized at birth …
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… causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. What are the … considered when cryotherapy and curettage do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care … Latex condoms and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … muscles, nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and … your health care provider if you have questions about the type or amount of supplement that's best for you. Food …
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… is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese … of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … authority and water supplier can give you advice on the ‘type’ of water treatment or what precautions they recommend …
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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. … possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up testing will depend on the disorders being …
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… or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect the urethra. For example the normal bacteria that … rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
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… chlamydia, trichomoniasis or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
