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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory … PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … can thrive and then spread from the vagina to the uterus What are the symptoms? Women who have PID often do not have …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine … important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox …
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… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy …
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… getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/#takingtheessentials . What are other tips to consider? Travel with a companion A … Filtering the water through a mechanical device that is rated to filter to 1 micron or smaller particle size …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) … harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you … any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted … women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted … The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug sample Options for opioid … and the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, visit: Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com/ Toward the Heart – Harm …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling … to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …
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… include Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and worms. What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever … Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … there adequate toilet facilities? Is the eating area separate from the animal area? Will there be on-site …