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… do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … have, the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … prevented with vaccines. 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 …
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… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … prevented with vaccines. 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 …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … prevented with vaccines. 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 …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your … as long as the total amount (mcg) of vitamin K you eat is about the same each day. If your INR is stable and in safe … products (e.g. plant-based supplements) Tell your doctor about any extracts, powders or pills that you currently …
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… Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most babies feed at least 8 times in 24 … vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At about 6 months, start to offer iron-rich solid foods. …
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… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … lose consciousness. Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during …
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… can become ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also … requires running water, soap and cleansing of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …
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… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … during pregnancy occur during the first and third trimesters. How can I prepare before I travel? Before you … comfortable shoes and loose clothing. For more information about what you can do to decrease your risk of DVT, speak to …
