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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV …
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… Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at … itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … Epinephrine will not cause harm to your child if it is given unnecessarily. Epinephrine comes in a pre-loaded …
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… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … are given. The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some …
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… (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … ways to tell if the medicine is working. Why do I have to give 3 sputum samples? It is very important that the results …
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… mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to humans include: … Animals carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with … germs can spread to people. For this reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which …
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… blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick … the tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see it clearly, get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a … without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove …
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… Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). … Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the … norovirus usually get better within a few days. Antibiotics should not be taken for norovirus. Antibiotics only work to …
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… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … 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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… is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria … These complications happen often in infants under one year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 4 deaths occur due to … regardless of previous immunization history. The vaccine should be given at 27 to 32 weeks of pregnancy but may be …
