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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually … of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease found in … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common … spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a … Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is urethritis? Urethritis is an inflammation of the … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a … through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… you receive and to take this with you on your trip. What is Japanese encephalitis vaccine? Japanese encephalitis … before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth … weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 … immunized The risk of not getting immunized Common and expected side effects Rare serious side effects Medical …
