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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an … with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 cases). Both … the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 …
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… From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel … stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will develop chronic … last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and being tested for sexually transmitted …
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… may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters … into blisters. The spots and blisters usually go away after about 7 to 10 days. Not everyone with hand, foot and mouth … who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies …
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… or your health care provider if you have questions about the specific form or amount of folate in a supplement. … a baby with an NTD. Talk to your health care provider about how much folic acid is right for you if: You or your … also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
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… pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol … had. Ideally, it is best to avoid breast/chest feeding for about 2 hours after drinking for each alcoholic beverage … other effects of alcohol be diagnosed? If you are worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care …
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… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella … then moves downwards from the head to the feet, and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show …
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… Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …
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… after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is … against their body Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep” Remove the … child’s mouth closed, leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute until you hear the “beep” Remove the …
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… to human milk or infant formula. If you have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care … of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune …
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… Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, … and swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary … as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye …
