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… as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of … babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd trimester until they have been properly tested and/or …
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… twins tend to run in families. This means that if anyone in your family has had fraternal twins, you're more likely to … or have in vitro fertilization . Other things that increase your chance of a multiple pregnancy include being age 35 or … screen may be done early in pregnancy and in the second trimester to check for gestational diabetes. Testing for …
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… Cosmetic surgery and procedures change, restore, or enhance your appearance. There are many reasons for wanting to do this. If you want to change your appearance, you may choose to have a cosmetic surgery … your decision. Don't be afraid to get a second and even a third opinion, especially if you are not completely …
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… about 2 kg (4 lb) and grown about 8 cm (3 in.) since their third birthday. Go to the Dietitians of Canada web page "Is My Child Growing Well?" at www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Toddlers/Child-growing-well… to … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… there was a discrepancy in scores of greater than 20%, a third person evaluated the resource. Please note, the …
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… Resistance Program (Diabetes Canada, Canada) The third of five brochures on physical activity and exercise by …
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… with an infected person. Getting the tiny droplets on your hands by touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. It is possible SARS can be … the amount of oxygen in the blood. footnote 3 About one-third (33 out of 100) of the people with SARS become ill and …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … and the splints. Catherine, age 40 When I dropped my third coffee cup in a week, I decided it was time to do …
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… too much bleeding, which can be dangerous for both you and your baby. The placenta may separate too early from the wall … likely to have it if you: Have had a surgery that affected your uterus, such as a D&C or surgery to remove uterine … Most cases of placenta previa are found during the second trimester during a routine ultrasound . Or it may be found …
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… pregnancy It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for your baby. Most medicines are not studied in pregnant women. … as Benadryl) Some over-the-counter cold medicines Talk to your doctor or midwife about any medicines you take. This … another one. Some medicines that aren't safe in the first trimester may be safe to use later in the pregnancy. …
