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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and … chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and … chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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… What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b … with other vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the … HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …
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… Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet … have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These …
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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given as a nasal … fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. The immune system is …
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… and can also cause serious illnesses, such as West Nile virus. What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by …
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… inactivated influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an … fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune …
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… passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while … your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How … are living with HIV and are pregnant, you might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, …
