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… ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you … with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are a food handler, …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? … of water. Examples include bottled water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who … recommend for your home or community drinking water. What should I do if I have been drinking water with high levels …
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… This is the most common form. It develops soon after a baby is born and causes death early in childhood. Juvenile … Talk with your doctor about groups that can help you. Who should be tested? If you are thinking about having a child, … you tests positive for being a carrier, the other partner should be tested. Carriers of the Tay-Sachs gene changes can …
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… liquids down, try giving frequent sips by spoon. Continue breastfeeding normally. Bottle-fed babies should continue their usual formula. Feed your child …
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… If it is not treated, it can harm both you and your baby. Signs of high blood pressure in pregnancy: swelling in … think you are experiencing symptoms of HELLP syndrome, you should seek emergency medical treatment. Breech position By … the head down birth position where the largest part of the baby is born first. In the breech position, the baby's …
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… or drip into your baby's mouth. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need the same amount of calcium and vitamin D … from all sources—including food, sunshine, and supplements—should not be more than the amount shown by age in the table …
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… Health Concerns Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Menopause: Wild Yam and … Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Sexuality While Breastfeeding Smoking: Sexual and Reproductive Problems …
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… ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? The vaccine is not recommended … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… Immunizations are also called vaccines or vaccinations. Why should my child get immunized? Vaccines: Help prevent you or … program depends on everyone getting vaccinated. When should my child be immunized? Childhood immunization … that the mother is protected against. The protection the baby gets does not last long. Haven't we gotten rid of most …
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… milk in small amounts. However, many doctors consider breastfeeding safe while using this medication. Consult your … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
