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… care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help prevent the virus being passed to the baby. This is most … can also decrease the chance of spreading it to others by preventing the virus from multiplying. To ease discomfort … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Genital herpes …
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… decisions about their health and getting tested. How can I prevent HIV infection? You can prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections by … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … HIV and HIV tests …
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… to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The vaccines recommended for health care workers are diphtheria … tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary immunization with polio vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most …
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… Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or … his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been prevented if he had received the chickenpox vaccine. To view …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza vaccines available in B.C. are either inactivated or live …
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… nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can … involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b Rabies immune globulin and vaccine . How can rabies be prevented? Vaccinate your pets …
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… symptoms appear around the eyes, they may be treated to prevent irritation. Treatment of symptoms in the genital … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Molluscum contagiosum …
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… condom When used as directed, male and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Bacterial vaginosis BV …
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… or towels of someone who has pubic lice. Condoms do not prevent the spread of pubic lice. Avoid close … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Pubic lice …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … may increase the chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … Urethritis …