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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … pregnancy-related conditions or hospital care for premature infants Pack comfortable, loose fitting clothes, including … risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria …
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… is normal in babies and young children. Most babies and toddlers suck their thumbs. They may also suck on their … Orthodontics Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - … is normal in babies and young children. Most babies and toddlers suck their thumbs. They may also suck on their …
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… 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, their major organs aren't fully formed. As a result, preterm infants may not be able to eat, breathe, or stay warm on … major organs aren't fully formed. As a result, preterm infants may not be able to eat, breathe, or stay warm on …
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… smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the … a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a low birth … a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a low birth …
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… about the dangers of nitrates in well water, see the HealthLink BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To … to see if it's safe to drink. For more information, see the HealthLink BC file Should I Get My Well Water Tested? Never … it with formula. For more information on safely preparing infant formula, visit the Health Canada website . Useful …
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… but rare problem. When a person with RSV is otherwise healthy, symptoms usually get better in a week or two. RSV … complications. Medicine choices A medicine may be given to infants and children at high risk for complications of RSV … This may help to reduce wheezing in some infants and toddlers. What to think about Ribavirin (Virazole) is an …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … milk. While there have been no reports of harm to healthy infants, this drug may have undesirable effects on infants who are ill or premature or have certain disorders …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Do not use this medication to treat teething pain in infants and young children unless directed by the doctor. … wrong dose. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully. For infants and children younger than 3 years, carefully measure …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in …
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… unwell and are unsure about your symptoms, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1 . On this page: Testing … has COVID-19 symptoms, check if they need testing. If your infant is less than 3 months of age and has a fever or shows signs of illness, they should be seen by a health care provider. For more information, visit BC Centre …
