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… any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or in your community soon after birth. Most babies born … or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if there is a concern. Hearing loss can …
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… injury is not severe, and you can stop the bleeding with home treatment. Some head injuries are more serious. This is … are improving Have you had symptoms for more than 2 weeks after the injury? Yes Symptoms for more than 2 weeks … injuries are not caused by abuse. But bruises are often the first sign of possible abuse. Suspect physical abuse of a …
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… How are hemorrhoids treated? For most external hemorrhoids, home treatment is all you need. This includes slowly adding … the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out during labour can make hemorrhoids worse. Being … a physical examination. You may not need many tests at first if your doctor thinks that your rectal bleeding is …
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… and after work. Timing. If you can, wait at least 4 to 6 weeks after the birth of your baby before returning to work. This helps ensure that your … else does the feeding. How to prepare yourself. Your first week back to work may feel difficult and exhausting. …
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… you travel, while you are travelling and when you return home. Before travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care … net under the mattress before it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from …
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… who are deaf and hard of hearing can contact 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS), or Teletypewriter (TTY). Video Relay Services (VRS) sign language interpretation is … Sign up with VRS and have them call 604-215-5101 . Video Relay Services Call 7-1-1 to access the Teletypewriter …
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… usually works best when it is done gradually over several weeks, months, or even longer. There is no right or wrong … or iron-fortified formula. Offer your baby iron-rich foods first. It's okay to give foods that may cause allergic … Keep the baby busy with new activities. This can be in the home or in a museum, at a zoo, or at a playground. Make a …
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… Your baby may be fussy and have trouble sleeping for the first few days. He may feel some pain for a few days when he urinates. For about 2 weeks, he may feel some pain whenever urine or stool touches … baby may need general anesthesia . You can take your baby home the same day he is circumcised. Your baby may have pain …
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… Immunizations Bioterrorism and Immunizations When To Call Home Treatment … you have had and what you may need to protect your baby. And if you live with a pregnant woman, make sure your … right after birth, and many are given throughout a baby's first 23 months. Booster shots (the later doses of any …
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… and diarrhea. An allergic reaction may not occur the first time you're exposed to an allergy-producing substance … and life-threatening. Most allergic reactions are mild. Home treatment can relieve many of the symptoms. A reaction … allergic reaction Have your symptoms lasted longer than 2 weeks? Yes Symptoms for more than 2 weeks No Symptoms for …
