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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B … with your health care provider. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. For more information on … B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … weight Be physically active Quit smoking Get enough sleep According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be … of serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… important for travellers. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of … by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Had a drop in …

Syphilis

… sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can … provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple … can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual …

Fibre and Your Health

… prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …

Rubella

… know if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal … have been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What … when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and …

Listeriosis

… Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … level of consciousness and seizures. Symptoms of a blood infection include fever, nausea, vomiting and severe …

Tick bites and disease

… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of blood, they are usually blue-grey in colour. This is called …