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… immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) … days of age, unless your doctor thinks it is right for your baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. … dizziness, a bad taste in the mouth, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get …
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… of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting immunized, you not only protect yourself and your … the benefits of vaccinating your child and more. Your Baby's Immune System and Vaccines (HealthLinkBC File #50a) …
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… updated August 2, 2013 If you have to be away from your baby for more than a few hours, you can express your breast … in a deep freeze at a temperature of -20°C.  As with all baby food, it's important to follow proper safety practices … milk . Shake the milk gently before giving it to your baby - the creamy part of the milk tends to separate when it …
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… you take. The IUD can also be placed right after you have a baby. There are two types of IUDs. The copper IUD works for … you may have lighter periods over time. Or you may stop getting your period at all. These changes are normal. … an IUD as directed will have an unplanned pregnancy. Risks Getting an IUD is safe and rarely causes problems. But some …
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… sometimes arms, move repetitively and uncontrollably during sleep. These episodes of limb movement can disrupt the person's sleep, causing insomnia or daytime sleepiness. Periodic limb movements of sleep are only …
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… the latest health alerts in your area, call 8-1-1 and find quick links to emergency contacts using the BC Health … for the deaf and hard of hearing. Is this an emergency? Quickly access local emergency numbers, including 9-1-1 and …
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… food for babies. If you are not able to breastfeed your baby, feed your baby iron-fortified formula . Babies don't … Babies Healthy Eating for Children Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk Citations Health … Babies Healthy Eating for Children Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk Citations Health …
Medications
… be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. However, since untreated seizures are a serious … that can harm both a pregnant woman and her unborn baby, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by … (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), …
Medications
… be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. However, since untreated seizures are a serious … that can harm both a pregnant woman and her unborn baby, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by … (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), …
Medications
… (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), … (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), …