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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. … was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine
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… until the bumps are gone. A person infected with the virus should not share towels or face cloths with others. Good … reduce the chance that the virus will be spread. Who can get molluscum contagiosum? Anyone who has skin-to-skin … as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a … as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… completing the antibiotics. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus or HPV), and syphilis. Important things to remember when using … piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Use only water-based …
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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 … another cause is identified. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV … (STIs) (#08o) Trichomoniasis (#08p) Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts (#101a) Human …
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… fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. … If the infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get