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… meaningful relationships between adoptive families and birth parents. Prospective parents in B.C. can consider … types of adoption. Options include adopting from foster care, internationally, a local infant or a relative. …
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… know as much as you can about the health problems of your birth family. This information can help your doctor provide better care. Start with what you know. Then ask your parents or … This information can help your doctor provide better care. Start with what you know. Then ask your parents or …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … and risks of using this medication during pregnancy. Since birth control pills, patches, implants, and injections may …
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… leave the hospital safely and smoothly and get the right care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and … home, to a rehabilitation facility, or to another health care setting, your plan outlines the care you need. A day or two before you expect to leave the …
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… more than one doctor or health professional. Your primary care doctor, or family doctor, may refer you to another … a surgeon. Having many doctors can help you get the best care, but it also can cause problems. If you don't talk … doctors. Here are some things you can do. Having a health care team When you have many doctors, think of them as your …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … recoveries. The vaccine is recommended for children 12 months and older and adults who have not had chickenpox or …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … and benefits with your doctor. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication and for 2 months after stopping treatment. Itraconazole passes into …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose. Men taking this medication …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for at least 2 months after stopping treatment. If you become pregnant, …