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… If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to …
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… benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your … (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I …
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… testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes … breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How do I get tested? You can get a referral …
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… Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything is wrong and may …
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… chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … had chickenpox or shingles in the past should see a health care provider immediately if they are exposed to, or get, …
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… you cannot 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 …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … you may need to get the vaccine. Talk to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … to your own health care provider if you need to continue taking these medications for 1 full month. To help protect …
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… liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help … to your health care provider about suppressive therapy (taking an antiviral drug every day) to help prevent passing …
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… old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is important to keep … or any part of the Men-B vaccine including kanamycin Are taking the medication Soliris® There is no need to delay …