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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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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and risks For more information on who should be tested for HCV …
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… nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful … Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are posted at the Institute of Medicine of the National …
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… risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major …
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… globulin? Immune globulin (Ig) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. … to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications, occurring in 1 person in 1,000, include … damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from complications. Mature Minor Consent It is recommended that …
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… a person with meningococcal A, Y or W disease, or who are determined by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but … to 15 will die, even if they receive treatment. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, …
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… way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help … who get sick, up to 15 will die, even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of … can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. The bacteria …
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… to years after the rash has cleared. This is known as post-herpetic neuralgia. Rare complications of shingles include pneumonia, loss of hearing …
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… use disorder” or “person in recovery”). Avoid stigmatizing terms and judgment Recognize the impacts of historical and … second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products … Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …
