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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … C. Your treatment will be determined based on the type of exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The … infectious for HIV, hepatitis B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … become restricted. Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully consider the risks of bedsharing The safest place for your baby to sleep …
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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … such as agriculture, lumber and plant nurseries. Human exposure to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and … all formulations of Foray 48B® for potential health effects and allergic-type reactions. Results show no …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … can pass HPV to others without knowing it. What are the risks of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … STIs and HIV lessens the chance of HIV being transmitted Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … if given as soon as possible, ideally within 48 hours of exposure. Depending on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after exposure. …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … and women may experience abuse or neglect differently, see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: … and they have many decisions to make. What are the health effects of financial abuse on older adults? Financial abuse …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to … The risk of not getting immunized Common and expected side effects Rare serious side effects Medical reasons to not …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of … hours You experienced a sexual assault Are there any side effects? Side effects are uncommon and do not last long. …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 25b Download PDF Document English … to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood … virus, ideally within 48 hours. Depending on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after the …
