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… what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I know why it is … the immune system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs … enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune system protects your baby from harmful …
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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 …
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… 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides more protection … that looks like measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person … drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in 30,000) and encephalitis, an inflammation …
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… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate … heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by particle …
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… may help you: Bond with your baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer … vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At about 6 months, start to offer iron-rich solid foods. … or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or …
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… rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no … of fifth disease that differ from other illnesses are: About 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to the virus, a red … in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were …
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… them. When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread … reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which animals spread diseases to people? …
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… 1 dose of rubella vaccine, regardless of their year of birth, or proof they have had laboratory-confirmed rubella … of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies … encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. …
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… the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st birthday should still get the vaccine. They may not have … which looks like chickenpox but with fewer spots, can occur about 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person who … can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, …
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… the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a … papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …
