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… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts … of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but …
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… Condoms made from lambskin or sheepskin do NOT protect against STIs Condoms made from rubber … are less effective at protecting against STIs passed by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell … about your child’s emotions, you can help your child understand feelings like happy, sad, excited and angry. … you what they are feeling and why. Children learn how to understand their feelings and what to do about them by …
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… How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a blood transfusion (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art …
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… disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating … soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre can help manage blood sugar (glucose) and help lower blood cholesterol. Soluble fibre is found in oats, barley, …
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… When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as needed Remove seeds or pits Cut grapes, cherry … Cook eggs until the yolk is firm Cook tofu Remove the skin and bones from fish and poultry such as chicken, duck …
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… include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or skin rash. Possible reactions to the injection include …
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… Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung … to low levels of VOCs, research is ongoing to better understand any health effects from these exposures. How can …
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… (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear canal Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to … of time Uses 2 to 3 words to talk and ask for things Is understood by people who are around them most of the time …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … salmon, sardines or trout Choose lean cuts of meat such as skinless chicken breast and sirloin roast instead of higher …