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Vaginal yeast infection

… (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… effect of warfarin and helps your blood to clot more quickly. Your warfarin dose will be balanced with the amount … and are unable to eat solid foods for a few days. You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due to surgery or … Other tips: Vitamin and mineral supplements If you take a vitamin …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an … method of chlorination due to their inability to quickly respond to fluctuating chlorine demands. To ensure … pool and hot tub service provider. For health and safety tips, please visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot …

Molluscum contagiosum

… (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about … oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has been tested and treated for STIs Avoid sexual contact if you … about it with your health care provider or counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been prevented if he had received the chickenpox vaccine. To … safer to get the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines … their children. When this happens, the diseases come back quickly and lots of children get sick and some die. This has …

Pubic lice

… The spots may last for some time, even after all lice have been treated or killed. You will also likely see tiny … (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you are more likely to … (human papillomavirus or HPV), and syphilis. Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for …

Manganese in drinking water

… or community drinking water. What should I do if I have been drinking water with high levels of manganese? Health … assumed that the most vulnerable people would be constantly exposed to high levels of manganese for long periods of … of time is unlikely to cause any health issues. If you have been consuming water with high levels of manganese and have …

Gonorrhea

… (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … that the condom does not tear. Do not use a condom that has been torn Keep condoms away from sharp objects such as … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …