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… you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care … time you have sex will help to reduce the risk of HBV and other sexually transmitted infections. For more information, … razors, toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put articles that could have …
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… day or two. Common side effects may include a low fever or soreness where the vaccine was given. Millions of vaccines … diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are posted at the Institute …
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… vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or … you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, … or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash the area well with soap and water. If …
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… of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath … specifically the deer mouse found across North America. Other rodents, such as house mice, roof rats and Norway rats … be exposed when they use infested trail shelters or camp in other deer mouse habitats. The chance of being exposed to …
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… or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. Reactions … who will help you to decide if you need further treatment. Other treatments may be offered by your health care provider … warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using …
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… buttocks or thighs. It can spread from one person to another or from one area of an infected person’s body to another. Handling objects that have the virus on them, such as … warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using …
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… is more likely to have a febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile … or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone …
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… Your sexual partner will need to be treated as well. Other people living in your home do not need treatment … warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using …
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… or skin rash. Possible reactions to the injection include soreness, swelling or redness where the shot was given. …
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… these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause severe developmental delay, other health problems and even sudden infant death. In B.C., … it picks up oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the other parts of the body. Serious health problems can be …