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… Food, water and beverage safety Last updated December 14, 2024 Overview Food and … your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Food safety for vulnerable … like wildfires, floods, storms or earthquakes: Feeding your baby in emergencies (HealthLinkBC File #69g) Emergency …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview Overview Protecting your baby Each new learning stage for your baby requires you to … are not safe. Canada has banned baby walkers because many babies have been seriously injured while using them. It is …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview … Overview If you are biking with a baby or young child, the following suggestions can help you … a bike. Riding tricycles safely Help make riding tricycles safer by following these tips. Don't put your child on a …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … You can reduce your risk of HIV infection by using safer sex supplies such as condoms when having sex, using …
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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … syphilis, and gonorrhea. If you have hepatitis C, your baby will need to be tested but not during the pregnancy. Testing is usually done when a baby is 12 to 18 months old. But it may be done sooner. footnote 1 How is it …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have schizophrenia. But there are some things to …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Related … you protect your child from drowning hazards. Don't leave babies and young children alone in the bathtub or a swimming or wading pool. A baby who slips or rolls and lands face down may not be able …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … can make it hard to plan a pregnancy. If you plan to have a baby or are already pregnant, it's very important that you … to wait until lupus is under control for at least 6 months before they try to become pregnant. Some women with …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … a chance that you have the virus. If you do have HIV, your baby could also become infected. The virus is usually passed … . This means they have a higher risk for infecting their babies. Antiretroviral treatment for the baby for 6 weeks …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … can increase your chances of quitting for good. Try to use safer sex practices, such as using a condom every time you … times. In some cases, hCG testing continues for weeks to months until hCG levels drop to a low level. Learn more …
