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… mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … colour of fluid from the vagina Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between … condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom …
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… contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or …
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… liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … vaccine in grade 9 even if they received the Men-C vaccine when they were younger. For more information, see … as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria mostly found in soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, …
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… parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis … infected individuals. Fecal-oral transmission occurs when contaminated feces particles are ingested. Contaminated … families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are the symptoms of …
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… Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and internal … condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom …
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… people who have an HPV infection clear it within 2 years. When it does not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and internal … condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom …
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… type b. These are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, … can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get infected with hepatitis B virus they …
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… care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of … infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
