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… giving medications or the necessities of life. Both men and women can be abusive or neglectful. Older women are more likely to be victims of family violence than … for financial abuse or fraud. When might the abuse begin? Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their …
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… guidelines are particularly a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The … water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink water below the guideline levels of …
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… usually a mild illness but can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman … (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to rubella infection due to routine …
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… sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the opening of the uterus, … known as the cervix, and fallopian tubes. In both men and women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of … in the urethra – the tube that urine passes through In women, the early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they …
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… Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or … to travel. There may also be certain regions where pregnant women may be advised not to travel to. For example, you or … by air? Air travel is normally safe for most pregnant women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher …
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… or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur in women who are not sexually active. It is usually not … Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male sexual partner(s) to be …
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… Who is at higher risk? Infants, children and pregnant women are at higher risk. Toddlers and children can ingest … lead into their bodies compared to adults. For pregnant women, even low levels of lead can affect the growth of the … not safe to use in areas accessible to children or pregnant women. When painting your home, make sure that the paint you …
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… of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided for free to women who are 26 or more weeks pregnant to protect them and … This includes infants less than 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of … others, especially babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd trimester until they have been properly …
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… prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with … pregnancy. How can others offer support? Many pregnant women and people are more likely to avoid alcohol if they … Pregnancy Outreach Programs offer support to pregnant women and people in communities across B.C. To find a …
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… doses of the vaccine, at 12 months and 4 to 6 years of age) Women of child-bearing age who are not immune to rubella … Temporary joint pain may occur in teenage and adult women. Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g., … past 12 months Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming pregnant for 1 month after …
