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… Condoms made from lambskin or sheepskin do NOT protect against STIs Condoms made from rubber prevent STIs by … latex allergies Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs passed by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes … before the penis becomes soft, hold the rim of the condom against the penis so the ejaculated semen will not spill out …
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… if possible, change clothes. Are there any laws to protect against second-hand smoking or vaping exposure? It’s against the law to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with …
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… Vietnamese What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against infection from certain types of human papillomavirus … free to eligible people in BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of … and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine protects against 5 additional types of HPV that cause 15% to 20% of …
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… of the spinal cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of bladder control or constipation. To … Breastfeeding or chestfeeding . How can I protect myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect yourself from …
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… smoke from residential wood burning, such as woodstove and backyard burning Motor vehicle and industrial emissions Road … and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution … burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of campfires Limit the use …
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… Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing lightweight, … thighs and chest. Pay particular attention to the ears, back of the neck, tops of feet and the back of the knees. Be … that fit well, and a wrap-around design all help protect against damaging UV rays. Have your clear plastic or glass …
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… Vietnamese Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over …
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… are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against rubella: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine … childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC … eyes. The lymph nodes located behind the ears and at the back of the neck may swell and feel painful. The rash, which …
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… While herpes is very common, it also carries a lot of stigma that can lead to anxiety, fear and misinformation …
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… their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best protection against the influenza virus. Myth: The influenza vaccines … years, you need to get immunized each year to be protected against new strains. People who get the vaccine each year … an influenza vaccine. Myth: The influenza vaccines protect against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach …
