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… through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and …
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… nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms … (polyurethane, nitrile, polyisoprene). They can be used during vaginal or anal sex, but they have not been approved … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and …
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… Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or …
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… (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … 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 …
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… and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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… changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … is less likely. Women who have an active outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most …
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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other …
