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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with someone … and/or odour of fluid from the vagina Having to urinate more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … found less often on the mouth or in the throat. Out of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 of these affect the … that occur in the genital area. It is possible to have more than 1 type of HPV infection at the same time. For an …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … look diseased. The fungus can only be identified by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my … I can do to protect my trees from the fungus? No specific environmental measures against this type of fungus exist. …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … opposite effect of warfarin and helps your blood to clot more quickly. Your warfarin dose will be balanced with the … or stopping any natural health products. Additional resources For information and advice based on your specific …
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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. In men, complications may include an … who will help you to decide if you or your partners need more treatment. Because re-infection is common, a follow-up …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. In men, complications may include an … who will help you to decide if you or your partners need more treatment. Because re-infection is common, a follow-up …
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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … can help as follows: Help older adults and families learn more about their rights and responsibilities Help older … Help reduce the person's social isolation Have appropriate resources to help older adults and families Health …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Although there are more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 … appropriate masks contact your local public health unit or environmental health officer. For more information For more …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … the first week You missed taking your birth control pills more than 2 days in a row You missed taking your … If you have experienced a sexual assault, please see the resources listed below for confidential support, resources, …
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… control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to support you when your … baby can cause: Seizures Permanent brain damage Speech and learning difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis … to 15 minutes to give yourself a chance to calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your …
