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… early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact … internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, … in B.C. are men who identify as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men (gbMSM). However, recent rates of syphilis …
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… what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like gonorrhea, … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and … vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact …
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… contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … where the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare reactions …
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… replaced with alternative pipes. Always take precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … a health concern but not ingesting asbestos? Many studies have found strong evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos …
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… water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When wildfire affects the surrounding trees, soil and … quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of … and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can … and recreation. Untreated water in the wilderness can have health effects such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, …
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… 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been more than 200 cases of vCJD reported worldwide. … proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and … gut lining of cows. The prions can be passed to other cows when their feed contains contaminated material from infected …
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… 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 … by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines …
