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… or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and …
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… is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit … more than 2 or 3 days, or if dehydration is a concern. How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no … when preparing the solution, not vice versa. Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper …
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… you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a … child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? Breastfeeding is the best way to … Consider using a ready-to-feed formula for short trips. How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a …
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… The vCJD prion is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person to person. However, it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others … For more information, visit Overview of Canada’s BSE Safeguards at …
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… the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? Scabies is usually spread by … scabies before, symptoms usually start within a few days. How do I know I have scabies? The most common sign of … and clean clothes and bedding. Talk to your partners about safer sex, since condoms might not stop scabies from …
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… symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … may offer other treatments if another cause is identified. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external …
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… examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics stop hormonal forms of birth control … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external …
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… lower abdomen, eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. How are they spread? Pubic lice cannot jump or fly. Pubic … a sealed airtight plastic bag for 7 days to kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and …
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… testing for men is not routinely available or recommended. How is it spread? Trichomoniasis is spread by having vaginal … after treatment is not necessary unless symptoms persist. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external …
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… yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your … hands to make sure it is done well, and to help them learn how to do it correctly. How can I avoid spreading germs to …
