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… adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and …
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… to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at the same time as other … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
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… of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should … your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised …
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… Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It … kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become sick through sharing …
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… can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have … born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to …
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… have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke … Exposing children and youth to nicotine may impact brain development. Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … faceto- face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing …
