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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMRV … measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
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… for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting tablets into the … amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. How can I reduce my … Carefully open the package so that the condom does not tear. Do not use a condom that has been torn. Keep condoms …
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… lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual … of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV infection clear it within 2 years. When it does not clear, cells infected with a …
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… infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after … contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms …
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… of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice … away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or shampoo to kill the eggs and lice. … Carefully open the package so that the condom does not tear. Do not use a condom that has been torn. Keep condoms …
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… are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also … will need treatment. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …
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… urethra – the tube that urine passes through In women, the early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they are mistaken … but, does not usually cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 7 days after being exposed to the bacteria. What … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
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… redness in the anal area. For men, symptoms can include: Clear or mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning … throat but does not usually cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the bacteria. Sometimes … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
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… such as dust mites and cockroaches, dander from fur-bearing animals such as dogs or cats, and dust and pollens … overtime. Materials can sometimes release VOCs for several years. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65d … with electric alternatives (for combustion by-products) and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home …
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… In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly … "I am really sorry you have to go through this" Consider using numbing creams and patches: These products ease the … or hand held video games to distract themselves Why? Research shows that the part of the brain that processes pain …
