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… 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against infection from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) … and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What are the benefits of HPV …
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… Document Vietnamese What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) What is the treatment for shigellosis? … should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. A stool test may be required to ensure you are …
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… weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as … headache, confusion and weakness. In very rare cases, WNV infection can result in death. If you develop a severe … there is no specific treatment, medication or cure for the infection. Most people who are infected with WNV get better, …
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… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … and Haemophilus influenzae type b? Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria … die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The …
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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is … The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have … sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell …
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… What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include … weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and … zoos Do not prepare food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, …
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… influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating … However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and …
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… DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … and haemophilus influenzae type b? Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria …
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… stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and … disease can be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn … spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the spread of hand, …
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… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … Complications from measles include pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs, and encephalitis, which is an … care workers are considered protected against rubella infection if they have proof of having received 1 dose of …
