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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… nausea in pregnancy Most mild/moderate heat-related illnesses, sometimes called heat exhaustion, can be treated … have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess … illness can be worsened if the person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. …
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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… . Can vaccines provide protection? Some STIs, such as hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be … ://smartsexresource.com/sexually-transmitted-infections/stis-conditions/condoms Condoms made from lambskin or sheepskin …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your …
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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses. Fact: Influenza vaccines do not protect against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses, often called the stomach flu. The influenza virus … elderly people and people who have certain chronic health conditions, the vaccines may not prevent influenza …
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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… or child from the heat, but a sunburn can make heat-related illnesses worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep …
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Gonorrhea

… chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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Chlamydia

… chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. … COVID-19 vaccine page www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine Mature minor consent It …
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Q fever

… some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. In these …