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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID … 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 …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… the rabies vaccine? The rabies vaccine can also be given to prevent rabies before exposure to the rabies virus. The … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …

Typhoid vaccine

… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …

Tetanus immune globulin

… immediate, short-term protection against infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. … that cause most cases of genital warts. The vaccines help prevent HPV infection but do not get rid of the infection … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … Canadian Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of … Minimizing you and your family’s exposure to the spill will prevent harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Speak with a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider to learn more. Eat more nuts All nuts such as … to stir fries, casseroles or salads Have steamed edamame (young soybeans) as a snack or side dish Add TVP to tomato … very few products are available. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to see if plant sterol …