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… against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 … against 5 additional types of HPV that cause 15% to 20% of cervical cancers and 11% of anal cancers in females and 4% … with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of cases of cervical cancer caused by the HPV types covered by the …
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… sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your … bottle. Do not touch inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. … including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit …
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… clean. If you use tampons, menstrual cups, diaphragms, cervical caps or contraceptive sponges, you can prevent TSS by: …
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… provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a … vagina, vulva, penis and throat. Of these types of cancers, cervical cancer is the most common. Approximately 200 women … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast …
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… Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may … all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to collect … screening blood sample is between 24 and 48 hours after birth. This will be done before your baby leaves the …
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… your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… against 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other cancers such as cancers … time. Every year in B.C. approximately: 210 people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 … active. The vaccine prevents almost 100 percent of cases of cervical cancer and 90 to 100 percent of cases of genital …
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… measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal … (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange transfusion Receiving certain …
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… HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, this chance is mostly eliminated if you … are living with HIV. What if I am adopting a baby or giving birth outside of Canada? HIV testing during pregnancy is not …
