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… Tuberculin Skin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview A tuberculin skin test (also called a Mantoux tuberculin test) is done to … been in close contact with someone known to have TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. People with …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a … albicans . This kind of yeast naturally lives on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it is called a yeast skin …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview Related … If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that the newborn's feeding is the higher priority. Some general …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, … be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious … or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and …
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… Sunburn: Skin Types On this page: Overview Overview Your skin type affects how easily you sunburn. Sun protection measures should be used to prevent sunburn. Skin types and sunburn Skin type Skin colour when not …
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… Skin and Wound Cultures On this page: Test Overview Why It … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A skin or wound culture is a test to find germs (such as … or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is added to a substance that promotes …
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… Bowel Movements in Babies On this page: Overview Overview How often do newborns have bowel movements? You may be surprised at the … doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: Your baby has new symptoms such as vomiting. Your …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for … Methods to help. Supplements are not recommended for your newborn. Read our article on Formula Feeding to learn more. … formula VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours …
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… Learning About Respiratory Problems in Newborns On this page: What are respiratory problems? How … find the cause of the problem. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit … Know that the hospital staff is well prepared to care for babies with this condition. They will do everything they can …
