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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 …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… home to your normal diet. You plan to travel to a place where the foods are different. If you make changes to your …
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COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… may include tenderness, soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other reactions may include …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some may experience a mild … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it usually takes …
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Hepatitis B immune globulin

… globulin? Common reactions to HBIg may include soreness where the immunization was given. Headache, fever, nausea, …
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Disinfecting drinking water

… your own water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a …
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A better immunization experience for your child

… at most pharmacies. For specific information on where to apply numbing creams or patches, ask your health …
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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, chills, headache and …
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Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… may include soreness, redness and swelling in the arm where the vaccine was given. Headache and fever may also …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… constructed and installed screen over them. You should know where the shut-off switch to the pump is located so that it …