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Chlamydia

… find out if you have chlamydia, 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. … mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …

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 … have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not …

Urethritis

… gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … your blood pressure and improve your overall health. Here are the most important dietary changes you can make. Limit … lime, ginger, garlic and onion Make healthier choices when eating out. Restaurant food is often high in sodium. If …

HIV and HIV tests

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is … highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV … Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS occurs when a person’s immune system has been severely weakened by …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are cyanobacteria blooms? Cyanobacteria blooms are sometimes … of colours, including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water … and shorelines of fresh water lakes, streams and rivers. When the amount of cyanobacteria in a water body increases, …

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 … from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads …

Gonorrhea

… find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight … before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are included when preparing HBIg to inactivate and remove viruses and … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …

Safety tips for swimmers

… Document Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These … comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted … safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run …