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… with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
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… Basics What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone … yourself in another room, or call someone for help. What should you do if you suspect abusive head trauma? It is … yourself in another room, or call someone for help. What should you do if you suspect abusive head trauma? It is …
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… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … the study please visit https://canvas-network.ca/ . Who should not get the vaccine? Speak with your health care …
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… was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… age 19 and older and all babies, children, and teenagers should be vaccinated. You can do things to help avoid an … drugs. Being born to a woman who has hepatitis B. But breastfeeding doesn't spread the virus to a child. Having a …
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… advice about what to do and what to avoid during pregnancy. Should you try to lose weight during pregnancy? No. Pregnancy is not the time to lose weight. Your baby needs you to eat a well-rounded diet. Don't cut out … or go on any type of weight-loss diet. How much weight should you gain during pregnancy? Experts recommend that …
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… Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of a health problem. Many … track of how much your baby moves every day. What symptoms should you watch for? Like any pregnant woman, you need to … track of how much your baby moves every day. What symptoms should you watch for? Like any pregnant woman, you need to …
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… treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have diarrhea from a Giardia infection, you should not go to work or school. Do not swim in lakes, … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
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… pregnant. And there's no fixed number of kilograms that you should be aiming for. Instead, there's a range of weight gain that's good for you and your baby. Ask your doctor or midwife what your range is for … pregnant. And there's no fixed number of kilograms that you should be aiming for. Instead, there's a range of weight …
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… in children. All children with speech and language delays should have their hearing tested. Certain disorders, such as … same no matter what they need. Ages 1 to 4 months Prefer "baby talk" and voices with a high pitch. Blink or widen eyes … talk with your doctor. All children with a speech delay should have their hearing tested. Keep in mind that many …
