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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … you also need to stay well hydrated; try having a cool non-alcoholic, low sugar drink during every feed in addition to … Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . BC’s heat …
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… is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis … For more information For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk …
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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses … and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why seniors should get the …
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… vaccine. For more information on the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth … For more information on chickenpox, see HealthLinkBC Files #44a Facts about Chickenpox . For more information on …
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… as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … on the links below. Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths …
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… factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel … recommendations for children under 2 years old, visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellants and DEET . How can I … For more information, visit the following HeatlhLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #41e Traveller’s diarrhea …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … For information on STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted …
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… child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention . If your child … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… of what to expect during the second trimester of your pregnancy. Your second trimester lasts from week 15 to 27: Normal pregnancy: Second trimester Fetal development The second … examinations and tests Prenatal ultrasound (HealthLinkBC File #116) Physical changes You may experience …
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… If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage … those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby … on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, and by having …
