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… to second-hand vapour may lead to more frequent asthma attacks among those with asthma and may have additional … Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I …
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… may be available if you are anxious. You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in … heal and adjust. Most patients report a little discomfort during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not …
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… may also spread by sharing clothing, bedding or towels of someone who has pubic lice. Condoms do not prevent the … of pubic lice. Avoid close person-to-person contact with someone who has pubic lice as well as avoid sharing their … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution events When outdoor air quality is poor, it …
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… you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What … the skin and the eyes (jaundice) that occurs when the virus attacks the liver. For every 10 people who get sick, up to 4 …
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… times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … and fixed in place before meals Meals are supervised for someone with a risk of choking There are no distractions, such as loud talking or TV during meals People are awake and alert during meals People …
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… TB spreads from person to person through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, sneezes, … sings or talks. A person must be in close contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long … to know when you need to call your health care provider. During your treatment for TB disease, you will visit your …
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… have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. Treating STIs and HIV lessens the … nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms … (polyurethane, nitrile, polyisoprene). They can be used during vaginal or anal sex, but they have not been approved …
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… of the vaccine series. Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease, including … care settings. It also helps reduce illness among employees during the influenza season. Influenza is an infection of …
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… with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been … by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …
