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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from … can get chickenpox from someone with shingles. This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, … to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … can help you determine whether you have influenza or a common cold. Symptoms Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Fever Rare Usual, sudden …
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… updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a … or in the throat. Out of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 …
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… updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of … cancer. What are possible reactions to the vaccines? Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, …
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… of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection … and curettage do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common mild imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. The vagina … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like “trick”). The infection … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
