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Gonorrhea

… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …

Chlamydia

… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …

Tetanus immune globulin

… immediate, short-term protection against infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are …

Q fever

… Q fever is mistaken for a short-term viral illness such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after … with infected tissue or bodily fluids How can Q fever be prevented? Appropriately get rid of all livestock and …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are … B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. After the …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… Moulds often give off a ‘musty’ smell. What can I do to prevent and control moulds? The key to controlling mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and condensation, follow … dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and crawl spaces to prevent moisture build up. If the crawl space is bare earth, …

Shigellosis

… sex with men are at higher risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and safe food handling and preparation practices are key to preventing the spread of shigellosis. Follow the advice … health care provider. If you have diarrhea, drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration. Infected people who prepare …

Bed bugs

… severe allergic reactions. Avoid scratching the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using … Live or dead bed bugs and their molted (old) skin How do I prevent bed bugs? Reduce places where bed bugs can hide: … You can also coat bed legs with petroleum jelly to prevent bed bugs from climbing up onto the bed Repair or …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can … provider to confirm if you were tested for HIV. How can I prevent HIV infection? You can reduce your risk of HIV … equipment and other measures. For more information about preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… What are the complications? Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot and … if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease. It’s …