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… suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you … with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are a food handler, … other children until their parents pick them up. Adults should supervise children in a daycare to ensure children …
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… women. It is not necessary for male sexual partner(s) to be tested or treated. It is recommended that female sexual … piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Use only water-based … chance of getting an STI. Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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… regardless of previous immunization history. The vaccine should be given at 27 to 32 weeks of pregnancy but may be … HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and h aemophilus influenzae type b … in their third trimester, until they have been properly tested and treated for pertussis. If you have been in …
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… infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 … are pregnant, have anemia or a weakened immune system, you should tell your health care provider that you have been in …
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… the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … see HealthLinkBC File #63 Immune globulin . What should I do if I think I have measles? If you have a fever … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … was sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear … STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive the vaccine. Grade 6 students who have … doses. Grade 6 students who have never received the vaccine should get 2 doses at least 3 months apart. The vaccine is …
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… or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … immune to mumps and do not need to be immunized. What should I do if I think I have mumps? If you have swollen … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and … may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is inside, close all doors and …
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… to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual health clinic. … . Can vaccines provide protection? Some STIs, such as hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms …
