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… to learn more about medicines for your condition: Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Allergies: Should I Take … I Take Medicine? High Cholesterol: Should I Take Statins? HPV: Should I Get the Vaccine? Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use …
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… you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … you can see through the clothing easily, then UV rays can get through too. A long-sleeved shirt and pants are the best … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing …
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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …
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… updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … finger foods, such as strips or pieces of soft-cooked vegetables, soft fruits and toast By around 8 to 12 months … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with …
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… nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or … worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend … (STIs) (#08o) Trichomoniasis (#08p) Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts (#101a) Human …
