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Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like gonorrhea, … You are less likely to develop complications like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility from STIs, or … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, … as well as to the federal government and World Health Organization. Rates of these adverse events are analyzed and …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… This will help to avoid the introduction of dirt, sand or organic material into the pool, which will reduce the … to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an …

Clean-up after a flood

… that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …

Burns and scalds in young children

… curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s … for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … at least 10 days after immunization. Parents and caregivers should wash their hands thoroughly after changing diapers. … than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they get the rotavirus vaccine. …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to those who have been exposed to an animal that may have rabies. It is … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing …

Young children and their vision

… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or …

Trichomoniasis

… that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider … and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. What …