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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live … and 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. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually … changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … is less likely. Women who have an active outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a …
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… human milk or infant formula. If you have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a … babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: … be more time in between feeds. Your baby may want to feed during the night. This is normal. Feed your baby when you …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis … Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is … also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can sometimes …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a … of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell … nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease … on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to … are the possible reactions after a TB skin test? You can expect some redness at the skin test site. The site may …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy … 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause … of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan . The plan explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank …
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… Others experience mixed feelings, conflict and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? … misuse. It may be hard for them to safely offer caregiving. What is financial abuse of older adults? A family member may … can they do with some support? This can help set realistic expectations for families. Regular contact among family …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) … history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
