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… influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… of water. Examples include bottled water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who …
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… pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: … as there is a risk of passing the virus on to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby HBIg and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine …
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… any treatment needed for a woman during pregnancy or for a baby immediately after birth. Blood type , antibody … Rh -negative blood. If you have Rh-negative blood and your baby has Rh-positive blood, this is called Rh … . Although it is not known for sure what the baby's blood type is, steps can be taken to prevent problems …
Medications
… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … person insert the drops if possible. To make it more comfortable to use, you may hold the container in your hand … for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete …
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… contact lenses, or glasses, remove them. For your own comfort, empty your bladder before the test. Blood tests may … is a false sensation caused by the anesthetic. There is always plenty of breathing space around the tube in your mouth … heartbeat may happen during the test. But it almost always goes away on its own without treatment. The risk of …
Medications
… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby or cause other problems with the baby such as being … for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete …
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… asthma? Asthma causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to your lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and become narrower. This keeps the air from … with little or no increased risk to herself or the baby. But if the asthma isn't well controlled, there are …
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… may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A diaper rash is uncomfortable. But in most cases, it's not a serious problem. … soiled. Use only a mild soap if soap is needed. Don't use "baby wipes" that have alcohol or propylene glycol to clean … may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A diaper rash is uncomfortable. But in most cases, it's not a serious problem. …