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… is available at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … or joint soreness Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of … include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not … provided free to a wide range of people in BC, including babies, people at increased risk of infection or serious …
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… If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … pills, finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a …
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… warts. The vaccine is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
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… they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a mild illness, … severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and … carefully practice proper hand hygiene for several weeks or months after your child feels better. For more information …
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… should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood … information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep …
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… get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially … 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened immune … swollen lymph nodes under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … pills finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a …
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… physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include withholding medication …
