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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 … right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, …
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… bowel disease; or If you are pregnant Typhoid Vaccine Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and … should receive the vaccine 2 to 3 weeks before travel. The injection vaccine provides protection against typhoid for …
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… There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy … risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking antiretroviral medications. These medications decrease the amount of HIV in … have an HIV infection and are sexually active or you use injection drugs, it is important to tell your sexual …
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… HTLV-1 by: Never sharing needles, syringes or other drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have …
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… include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and counselling. 4. Build your support network … helps many people cope with this. NRT or prescription medications can also help you manage withdrawal symptoms. 7. … below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch or gum Prescription medications that can help reduce cravings and symptoms of …
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… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and is given by injection. The live attenuated influenza vaccine is made … influenza. Fact: The inactivated influenza vaccine given by injection cannot give you influenza. The vaccine contains … vaccine. Fact: The inactivated influenza vaccine given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. …
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… and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …
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… dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take before … use equipment and using sterile supplies with every injection. For information about managing substance use, …
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… contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing drug injection equipment such as needles, syringes, straws and … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients are cured of …
