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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview … follow their internal hunger and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and stop eating when they're full. … D supplement. Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your baby. Your baby …
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… page: What is bad breath? Everybody has bad breath from time to … cleaning action that helps reduce or get rid of bad breath. When you have less saliva, bacteria can grow, causing bad breath. …
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… Pinworms On this page: What are pinworms? Pinworms are a type of parasite that … look like little white threads. Pinworm eggs are so tiny, you'd need a microscope to see them. What causes them? Most … crawl out the rectum and lay eggs around the child's anus. When the worms lay eggs, it can cause itching. If the child …
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… Safe? On this page: Overview Overview When people use a tanning bed or booth or a sunlamp to get a … Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning … diet or a vitamin supplement and avoid the risk of cancer. What are some other tanning products? If you like the way a …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . If you have been diagnosed with acute or chronic HBV infection, you … how your liver is functioning and if you need treatment. What can I do to stay as healthy as possible if I am living …
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… Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is virtual care? For some health problems, a phone call or video call with a doctor or nurse can save you time and money. This is called virtual care. It may also … in your patient portal, on your device, or in an email. When is it a good option? Virtual care works great when
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… Nutrition While Breastfeeding Actionset Overview If you are breastfeeding, your doctor may suggest that you eat more calories each day … will ensure that you stay healthy. How can you have a healthy diet while breastfeeding? Eat a variety of …
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… page: What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the … include runny nose, cough, and fever. After a few days, your child may experience shortness of breath and/or … your hands and helps stop the spread of germs to your child when you touch your child or touch an object they might …
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… page: What is a staph infection? Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is … don't usually cause problems. They only become a problem when they cause infection. The infection has a higher chance … infection is. If the infection is: In a wound, that area of your skin may be red or tender. On your skin, you may get a …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What is video capsule endoscopy? Video capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine your small intestine for sources of bleeding. It may be … the capsule, but it does not require other preparation. When should it not be used? Video capsule endoscopy is …