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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe …
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… is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s … do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine … sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned …
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… HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection for more information Advise … sexual contact or contact with a person’s broken skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth or nose, they … called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your health care …
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… of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By protecting yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce … the sun’s rays as darker coloured clothing Protect exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a …
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… used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful against … es/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/public-registry.html#ppid …
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… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … first yeast infection, or red, irritated and/or swollen skin around the opening of the vagina; painful sexual … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is … including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you …
