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… BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care … inserted into the vagina or as pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … more treatment. Your health care provider may offer other treatments if another cause is identified. How can I reduce … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regular tests for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …
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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … to metallic mercury. Your healthcare provider can order tests and provide treatment. Small residential mercury spills rarely, if ever, lead to medical emergencies. Call the Drug and Poison Information …
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… the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it … treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms … raw meat well wrapped and on lower refrigerator shelves so blood does not drip onto other foods Thaw poultry and meat …
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… are benefits to using chlorine disinfectants over other treatments. They can be easier to handle and less expensive. … drinking water. Most Canadians do not have chlorine levels over 2 mg/L in their tap water. If you are concerned …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … help you to decide if you need further treatment. Other treatments may be offered by your health care provider if … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… Reye syndrome . Rarely, more serious reactions can include seizures caused by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … or neomycin Have an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … and gelatin Has an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Had a blood transfusion or received other … an inflammation of the brain. This can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person …
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… your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or … an evacuation plan to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I … motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about medications that might help. How can I protect myself …
