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Mumps

… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … or ovaries (about 1 in 20 cases). Both of these conditions are temporary and rarely result in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps …

Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes … breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … in British Columbia recommend that all pregnant people are offered HIV testing at the start of each pregnancy, …

Hepatitis C virus

… blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing drug injection equipment such as needles, … with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the … Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you … medication as prescribed by your health care provider. Mosquitoes may carry West Nile Virus or viruses that cause …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. …

Cervicitis

… (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. Reactions or irritations to … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you …

Yellow fever vaccine

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel … Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… into the tissues surrounding them. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider …