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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling … underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When …

Yellow fever vaccine

… or DiGeorge syndrome. You could have an increased risk of multiple organ system failure after getting the vaccine. The … by disease or medical treatment Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The yellow fever vaccine may …

Toxoplasmosis

… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and staff of institutions …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… them. How do I use numbing creams and patches? There are multiple products available and these may have different …

Bed bugs

… employ chemical insecticides or extremely high heat, and multiple applications will likely be necessary. Inspect your …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy …

Emergency contraception EC

… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …