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Syphilis

… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … confirmed that the treatment was effective. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …

Cervicitis

… examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … care provider if another cause is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …

Gonorrhea

… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to … Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … test 3 to 4 weeks after completing treatment. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …

Chlamydia

… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one person to … you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … test 3 to 4 weeks after completing treatment. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you … membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the … for female sexual partners to acquire BV. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? Birth control …

Emergency contraception EC

… cervical mucus or the ability of sperm to bind to the egg. However, like any contraceptive method, these pills are not … that damages sperm and egg before they can meet. Like any birth control method, the IUD is not 100 percent effective. A …

Q fever

… of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q … pasteurized milk and milk products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may … visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby screened? Your baby’s heel is pricked and a … all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to collect …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work … system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune system protects your baby from harmful …

Quitting smoking

… Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral … role model for friends and family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an improved sense of taste and … attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. …