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… for all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to collect … screening blood sample is between 24 and 48 hours after birth. This will be done before your baby leaves the …
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… unable to get the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccines? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … For some people, these reactions may show up 8 or more days after getting the vaccine. Other reactions may include … 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care …
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… unable to get the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care … the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported after getting the protein subunit vaccine. Cases have …
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… infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like … your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of … alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To effectively treat the …
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… have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides more protection … as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye …
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… infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep a record of all … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… Illness does not usually occur until several decades after being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare … also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are … drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, …
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… have not been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st birthday should still get the vaccine. They may not have … early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as congenital varicella …
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… by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to … body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts of virus. … develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants infected at birth will develop chronic infection. People with chronic …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A broken … that damages sperm and egg before they can meet. Like any birth control method, the IUD is not 100 percent effective. … Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast or chest tenderness Vaginal spotting or bleeding in the week or month after If …
