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… to give informed consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have … as a result of the incident, you will need follow-up blood tests at 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 months after the …
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… the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the urethra (the … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9) as it can irritate tissue and may increase …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra (the tube … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9) as it can irritate tissue and may increase …
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… People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing … conductive hearing loss can be temporary and often can be medically or surgically treated. Those that cannot be …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by … or gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, … STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9) as it can irritate tissue and may increase …
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… vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because … used in B.C. are approved by Health Canada. Are vaccines tested? Yes. Making a new vaccine that is effective and safe … your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new …
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… health unit for information on recreational water quality testing. Take a first aid course Take a first aid course … even in just a few centimetres of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need …
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… If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is generally non-toxic because it is poorly absorbed in the gut. However, … to metallic mercury. Your healthcare provider can order tests and provide treatment. Small residential mercury spills rarely, if ever, lead to medical emergencies. Call the Drug and Poison Information …
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… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9).It can irritate tissue and may increase …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9) as it can irritate tissue and may increase …
