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… do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for …
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… For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. It was also used in automotive … Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and …
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… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need treatment. It takes time … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health status If you have recently changed … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as … has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is safe to drink. If your water supply comes from …
