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Rabies

… reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away After … virus, contact your local public health unit or health care provider, no matter how long since you were exposed. …

Syphilis

… 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to get … time of delivery. If you are pregnant, speak to your health care provider about your risk of getting STIs, including …

Financial abuse of older adults

… or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family … negatively impact the trust among family members. Adult children may not consider or realize that their actions are … and then uses the money for their own benefit Adult children who use a parent's pension and then makes the …

Typhoid vaccine

… in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 … of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the … Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. … the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the condom does not tear. … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your …

Measles

… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… insect, aircraft, weather and treatment area. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs over … Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, …

Swimmers itch

… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … may reduce some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common …

West Nile virus

… find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile virus? … up the dead bird, place it in double garbage bags and be careful not to puncture the garbage bags If you do not have … the bag out over the bird so the bird is inside the bag. Be careful not to touch the bird and keep your hands outside …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a severe …