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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. …

Malaria prevention

… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. …

Pertussis whooping cough

… as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. It is important that your child is immunized on time, starting at 2 months of … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread … lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism or diabetes Recent close contact with a person who had …

Typhoid vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a … the travel vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social services … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support group Take time and space for your own health and wellbeing through sports, art, dance, …

Travelling with children

… travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … and water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, … sunscreen with SPF 30 (sun protection factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the …

Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual partner(s) are not, the bacteria will be able to … is treated with antibiotics. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given …

Chlamydia

… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners are not, the bacteria could pass back to … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … People undergoing cancer chemotherapy People who have other illnesses The elderly What are the symptoms? In some cases … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items …