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… who gets fifth disease can pass it to their developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 …
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… Parenting supports and resources available to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care Pregnant people and their partners who attend …
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… pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … has cleared you, you could spread HBV infection. See “ What should I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn …
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… dose. Talk with your doctor about how much medicine you should take. You take any medicines or natural health … before this test. You are or might be pregnant. You are breastfeeding. The radioactive tracer used in this test can …
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… your child's routine immunizations. Learn when your child should be immunized, the benefits of immunization and more. … on vaccinations to protect you and your baby. If you are breastfeeding or chest feeding, the MMR vaccine is safe for …
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… that the tool asks the right questions for you. Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … baby from getting dehydrated. Give your baby more fluids. Breastfeed your baby more often. Offer each breast to your … baby from getting dehydrated. Give your baby more fluids. Breastfeed your baby more often. Offer each breast to your …
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… are mild and can be treated using medicine. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast … passes into breast milk and even less is passed on to the baby. But if you are concerned, you can stop breastfeeding for up to 24 hours after the test. During this …
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… is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? How can … visited areas where Zika virus is present. A developing baby exposed to the Zika virus when the mother is bitten by … the virus through sexual contact with an infected partner. Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? Yes. …
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… in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet change. A baby's or child's digestive tract may not tolerate large … a dry mouth and dry eyes (fewer tears than usual). If you breastfeed, nurse your baby more often. Offer each breast … isn't a symptom of an infectious illness, your baby should not attend daycare. Be careful with medicines. Don't …
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… instructions on the label . If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. … on flavoured ice pops, such as Popsicles. Let your baby breastfeed more often or give your baby extra bottles. … on flavoured ice pops, such as Popsicles. Let your baby breastfeed more often or give your baby extra bottles. …
