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… malaria. A mother may also transmit malaria to her unborn infant. Symptoms of malaria can include: Headache Abdominal … a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria …
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… damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends … months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. For more information …
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… with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants should be protected with mosquito netting tucked …
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… in breastfeeding Potential risk factors for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Soother safety Many babies love the … it with formula. For more information on safely preparing infant formula, visit the Health Canada website. For more …
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… sexual and reproductive health, and care for newborns and infants Ensure you and your baby receive the best care …
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… by running the container under warm tap water (if using an infant bottle, keep the nipple out of the water) or putting …
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… 8 weeks): Education and assistance with breastfeeding and infant feeding Resources and help for people experiencing …
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… on your age. Influenza vaccination is not recommended in infants less than 6 months old. As with any vaccine, it may … usually receive the injection in the upper arm, and infants receive it in the upper thigh. The vaccination is … on your age. Influenza vaccination is not recommended in infants less than 6 months old. As with any vaccine, it may …
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… For additional information, visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat … (HealthLinkBC File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC …
Medications
… Serious (sometimes fatal) birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births have occurred when this drug has been used … Serious (sometimes fatal) birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births have occurred when this drug has been used …
