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E coli infection

… from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People living in the … cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under the skin getting infected. If you have a small cut or wound, wash it … antibiotics, is the usual treatment. What are my chances of getting necrotizing fasciitis? Your chances of getting …

Genital herpes

… or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a swab test may not pick up the virus. In … HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing stress … in some people. How can I lower my chance of passing or getting herpes? Condoms offer good protection, but do not …

Babys first foods

… help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and finely … light tuna For more information If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider or call … foods for babies and toddlers HealthLinkBC: File #69h Feeding Your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… likely to get sick? People who have a greater chance of getting sick include: People with weakened immune systems, … Immune Systems . Although the risk is relatively low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease … can be located and controlled. How can I keep from getting a waterborne infection? Do not drink water directly …

Cervicitis

… fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. … for more information. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … as it can irritate tissue and may increase the chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis …

Trichomoniasis

… birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … unless symptoms persist. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … as it can irritate tissue and may increase the chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV infection. What are the symptoms of HPV? … (HPV) vaccines . How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … N-9 can irritate tissue and may increase the chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … from PID can include: Long lasting pelvic pain Trouble getting pregnant (infertility) Increased chance of an … the fallopian tube or any other area outside of the uterus Getting PID again Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it … questions about HIV testing or ways to reduce your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections … body. HIV can also be passed to your baby when breast/chest feeding. Breast/chest feeding or expressing your milk and …