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… that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … HIV and HIV tests …
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… is the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in …
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… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … works if it is started before symptoms appear. It involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b …
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… up to 50% of travellers who visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … drinking water . How do I treat traveller's diarrhea? Fluids The most important treatment for diarrhea is to …
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… preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … threat and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do … carry CPO. How can I prevent a CPO infection? There is no vaccine to protect you from CPO. The most important thing …
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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 … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of immunizing your child (#50b) …
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… they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to … antibiotics. How can I prevent MRSA infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from MRSA. The most important thing …
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… at https://getcheckedonline.com/Pages/default.aspx . Can vaccines provide protection? Some STIs, such as hepatitis A … made from rubber prevent STIs by preventing sexual and body fluids from being exchanged during sex. Synthetic rubber … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms …
