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… be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …
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… between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex In both men and women, … skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting or passing HIV. What is the … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex Chlamydia infection … skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting HIV. In women, complications may … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… residents. For information, call 604-683-7151 (from the Lower Mainland) or 1-800-663-7100 (toll-free). What types of …
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… to get infected. The more sexual partners you have the higher the risk of being infected with HPV. Males who have sex with males are also at higher risk of HPV infection. What happens when you’re … and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 …
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… in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … general health may mean further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is … Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRAs) reactive (TB blood test) Previous TB disease or TB infection If you …
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… system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active …
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… should be measured daily, especially during periods of high use. Pool and hot tub owners should use a test kit that …
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… harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), … who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – …
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… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection … reduction: Substance use HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Image … Harm reduction for families …
