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… which is a routine part of a female sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This … sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 sexually active … not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing type of HPV start to change. This change can lead to cancer of the …
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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 … It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as diarrhea starts, and consider using an oral rehydration solution …
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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 … return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if symptoms continue. If symptoms worsen, …
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… sleeping in your body your entire life or it can wake up, start multiplying (growing) and make you sick with the … in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First …
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… No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause discomfort and spread easily from person to person. How are head lice spread? Anyone who has hair can get head … to 10 days, even after successful treatment. Head lice have started to develop resistance to many of the chemical …
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… calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room … are used in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are … providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and …
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… reaction? Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers … treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … that cause allergic reactions among residents and know how to recognize food allergens on product labels. For more …
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… or other substances Previous heat stroke High humidity How can I prevent heat-related illness? There are many ways … in air-conditioned buildings or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30°C (86°F), fans alone may not … heat exhaustion, can be treated at home. Act immediately to start cooling the affected person. Note that mild heat …
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… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to … or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your sexual … I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics make hormonal forms of birth control …
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… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one person to … or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do … I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics make hormonal forms of birth control …
