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… Trichomoniasis Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in … is spread by having vaginal sex with a person who is infected with the parasite. What are the symptoms? It …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and … the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom …
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… serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from immunizations is to … in the skin. Numbing creams and patches can be purchased from your local pharmacy. You do not need a … patch was applied. The instructions below are for children who are being immunized according to the B.C. routine …
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… Permanent deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful … stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps … exposed to the virus even if you are 2 meters away from someone with mumps. You can become infected when you breathe in …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware … world by putting small objects into their mouths If a child has a medical condition that affects chewing or swallowing, …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series … should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing … they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to fall asleep on …
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… available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must … cholera vaccine . The current vaccine only protects against one type of bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. … also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If your child has taken this kind of medicine and has changes in behavior …
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… which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … occur in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? … Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the …
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… syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late … from close contact or sexual contact with another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: Skin-to-skin … or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can get syphilis, most people diagnosed with syphilis in …
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… a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 … space in your home, consider staying with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan … are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has mesh paneling or removing the back panel may help to …
