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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing … or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin …
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… #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … bacteria from your mouth to your baby’s : Your child can get bacteria from family members through the saliva. You can … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, and these can be … reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the …
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… you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … you can see through the clothing easily, then UV rays can get through too. A long-sleeved shirt and pants are the best … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing …
