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… contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with other males. Those with many sexual partners or a recent sexually transmitted infection. …
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… intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity with another person involving oral, genital or anal contact can get HPV. Sexual intercourse is not necessary to get infected. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 …
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… in 1980 or later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household contacts of someone living with HBV and … you have sex will help to reduce the risk of HBV and other sexually transmitted infections. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex …
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… Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual intercourse. Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the … male partners to use condoms as well. Avoid engaging in sexual activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your …
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… are the only contraceptive method that protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some anti-seizure … pharmacist, or public health nurse. For information about sexually transmitted infections, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) . For information …
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… been bitten, wash the wound with soap and water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department … as possible. Reporting the incident immediately after a sexual assault can help to ensure that as much evidence as possible is obtained. For more information about sexual assault and to learn what support services are …
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… syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the virus is spread more … there has to be blood-to-blood contact or unprotected sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 …
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… blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with HBV Sharing … that you have HBV infection, including household members, sexual contacts or anyone you may have shared drug use … pipes, spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body organs …
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… settings. It can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include … men to have experienced a history of emotional, physical or sexual abuse Older women may have fewer financial resources … for information for victims of family and sexual violence or crime For more information on abuse and …
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… liver with the hepatitis B virus. It spreads by unprotected sexual intercourse or needle sharing. In rare instances, it … B is common. It is also recommended if you expect to have sexual relations or blood contact with local residents.You …
