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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 … or speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted …
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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 … with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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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 … with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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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 …
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… with voluntary coordination Once a person begins showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances … a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 … used in eye, brain or spine surgery. CJD is not contagious. How is CJD diagnosed? A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made …
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… the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they … This problem was once mostly found in hospitals, however new strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) … hospitals strains although both can be difficult to treat. How is MRSA spread? Because SA can be on the surface of the …
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… examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors … do not have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in … to see if you or your partners need more treatment. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine … with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) …
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… It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much calcium do I need each day? Recommended amounts of … daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many factors affect how much calcium is absorbed from the foods you eat. Your …
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… illness. A person can be infected and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease is spread through … is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. However, nearly every year in the spring and summer, B.C. … or when handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, …
