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Urethritis

… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …

Cervicitis

… higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …

Burns and scalds in young children

… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … if the skin peels or blisters; cooling reduces pain and injury Keep your child warm; only cool the skin that has … or hospital. For more information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit www.injuryresearch.bc.ca BC Professional …

HTLV-1 Virus

… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, you may … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, …

Group A streptococcal infections

… These infections are called invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection … cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the symptoms of … site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain the proper level of …