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… in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an … on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or burden on those affected in your community. … choose to focus on their own or their families’ needs. For more information For more information on becoming a Public …
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… your partner. Sex therapy may involve: Talking about the multiple causes of sexual problems and how emotions can play … your partner. Sex therapy may involve: Talking about the multiple causes of sexual problems and how emotions can play …
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… and non-Hodgkin lymphoma . Plasma disorders, such as multiple myeloma . Bone marrow disorders, such as … and non-Hodgkin lymphoma . Plasma disorders, such as multiple myeloma . Bone marrow disorders, such as …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal …
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… clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider … grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal intensive care stay of 2 or more days Being on a ventilator or receiving extracorporeal … away from harmful substances such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies …
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… waterproof sunscreen with SPF 30 (sun protection factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on … where there is malaria. The effects of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for … children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are not recommended for use with children …
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… to 15 minutes to give yourself a chance to calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your … care for your baby. Make sure they understand that it is more important for the caregiver to be calm than to stop … so easy. Developmentally, it is normal for babies to cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … B vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of … are given at the same time as other childhood vaccines. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, …
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… include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight than adults, they may have more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, … the Canadian guideline for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking …
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… treated? What can you expect? Where can you learn more? What is dehydration? Dehydration means that your baby … Common signs of dehydration include a dry diaper for 6 or more hours, a dry mouth, or sunken eyes with few tears. This … isn't getting enough fluids and how to help your baby get more fluids. Follow-up care is a key part of your child's …
