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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had … should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before getting pregnant. What if I am already pregnant? If you are …
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… for 7 days to kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have … will enable them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on …
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… is a rare complication of strep throat. Who is at risk of getting group A streptococcal infection? Household members … nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from …
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… and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash … bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without thoroughly drying off They usually play … more information on swimmer’s itch, see the Ministry of Environment’s brochure at …
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… nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for … you should stop alcohol use and take steps to avoid getting other infections that could affect the liver (for …
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… jelly. This does not work and may increase the chance of getting an infection. What to do with the tick once it is … of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You can help protect yourself and …
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… us of the hazards of drinking raw milk. Who is at risk of getting sick? Anyone can get sick from pathogens that may be … are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due to having weaker or … or contact BCCDC Food Safety and Environmental Health at fpinfo@bccdc.ca . Image … Pasteurized …
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… making and serving the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, … immune systems are suppressed are also at greater risk of getting sick from VRE. Currently in Canada, VRE infections …
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… then at 3 months after the exposure. What is the risk of getting HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C? The risk of getting HIV, hepatitis B or C depends on the amount of virus …
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… or infections outside of hospitals. What are my chances of getting infected with CPO? If you are healthy your chances …
