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… pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most people never have … usually beginning 2 to 21 days (on average 6 days) after contact. Some people may experience warning signs, …
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… non-fatal drowning? How is it treated? What can you expect after a non-fatal drowning? Where can you learn more? What … such as seizures and brain damage. What can you expect after a non-fatal drowning? How long it takes your child to … such as seizures and brain damage. What can you expect after a non-fatal drowning? How long it takes your child to …
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… 3 years of stopping this drug because it has caused serious birth defects. Use 2 effective birth control methods starting 1 month before taking this medication and at least 3 years after treatment has stopped. Do not use "minipills" …
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… appointments (such as the dentist or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to … other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your used masks and tissues can be put in … garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or using a tissue. For more …
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… white blood cell count. This medication can cause severe birth defects if used during pregnancy. This medication is … you must immediately start using two effective forms of birth control together (or completely avoid sexual … Continue using birth control as directed until one month after tretinoin use has been stopped. Uses Tretinoin is used …
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… discourage you. The truth is, most people can breastfeed after giving birth. Here are some of the common myths and concerns about … . Did you know? By around two to three months after birth, your breasts may become a little smaller and feel …
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… acid. This will lower the chance of having a baby with a birth defect. Keep track of your menstrual cycle. This is a … plenty of exercise. A strong body will make pregnancy and birth easier. It will also help you recover after the birth. And exercise can help improve your …
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… for tuberculosis (TB) . What are the possible reactions after a TB skin test? You can expect some redness at the … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting your TST because there is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… is taken. It normally happens between 24 and 48 hours after birth, before your baby leaves the hospital. If you … provider or public health nurse. If you had a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies …
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… is used in patients with gum disease (periodontitis) after a certain dental procedure (scaling and root planing). … or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. A very serious …
