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Urethritis

… and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Cervicitis

… creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … If the infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected and have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration … severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and … surfaces that many people touch regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with …

Financial abuse of older adults

… partner or close friend dies. They are grieving, and they have many decisions to make. What are the health effects of … Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …

Gonorrhea

… that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …

Syphilis

… sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis … in B.C. are men who identify as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men (gbMSM). However, recent rates of syphilis … worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cervix or rectum. Most of the time HPV infection does not have any symptoms, and will go away on its own without … time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like gonorrhea, … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …