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… helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A broken condom is an example of a failed … that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. Surgical abortion typically occurs after 9 weeks of pregnancy. Medical and surgical abortions are free …
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… contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the Pill) The patch (Evra®) … are not affected by medications. Condoms are the only contraceptive method that protects you against sexually …
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… with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has … flaws or break during use. If a condom breaks, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine …
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… of infection involves a tampon, menstrual cup, diaphragm or contraceptive sponge, it should be removed as soon as … the super absorbent type, or menstrual cup Use of contraceptive sponges, diaphragms or intrauterine devices … use tampons, menstrual cups, diaphragms, cervical caps or contraceptive sponges, you can prevent TSS by: Following the …
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… care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not … Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan for 3 weeks or more may need to get the vaccine. You are more … is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either given orally (given by mouth) or injected (given by needle). Oral …
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… device (IUD) inserted Leaving tampons or items such as contraceptive sponges or diaphragms in the vagina too long. … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex until after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …
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… Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen … to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. …
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… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
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… spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea … and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If diarrhea is severe or does …
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… care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you leave on a trip. Most travel vaccines are … are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … months. The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 week after taking the last dose. The travel clinic will …
