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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted … a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. As a result, many people may not be aware that …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by … safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the …
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… have sexual contact with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more … . What are some important facts about condoms? External (“male”) condoms that prevent STIs can be made of natural … can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made from synthetic rubbers …
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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye … sunglasses. Could my child be colour blind? Some children, males more often than females, have trouble seeing certain …
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… mouth and throat, penis, vagina and vulva as well as genital warts. There are 2 HPV vaccines available in Canada: … for use in both sexes, and HPV2 approved for use only in females. Gardasil®9 (HPV9) is provided free to eligible people … 15% to 20% of cervical cancers and 11% of anal cancers in females and 4% in males. The HPV9 vaccine also protects …
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… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye … their eyes. Could my child be colour blind? Some children, males more often than females, have trouble seeing certain …
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… or recent use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control … Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs … by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis …
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… are used to treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male sexual partner(s) to be tested or treated. It is recommended that female sexual partner(s) of women with BV have an assessment … by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human papillomavirus or HPV), and syphilis. …
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… urethra. For example the normal bacteria that grow in the genital area can infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of … back to you or your partner(s). It could cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care … safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the …
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… the vagina Itching, burning, redness and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during … be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care … safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the …
