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Yellow fever vaccine

… such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … rainforest monkeys and person to person. For information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your … further information and testing if markers are seen. Most babies that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… the fact that you carry VRE to your workplace, school or daycare setting. If you have a VRE infection, your health care … Some new antibiotics may also be effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you … visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include washing hands …

Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. … condom When used as directed, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may … from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …

Cervicitis

… if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms …

Syphilis

… 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or … caused by syphilis in the late latent stage, but it can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: There is a … are at risk for a bowel obstruction, check with your health care provider about whether a high fibre diet is right for …

Pubic lice

… or towels of someone who has pubic lice. Condoms do not prevent the spread of pubic lice. Avoid close … be purchased without a prescription. Follow the directions carefully. If you have pubic lice on your eyebrows or … a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and …