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… and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at … (BV) (#08g) Pubic lice (#08h) Molluscum contagiosum (#08i) Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV …
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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts of virus. … Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or …
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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people … their infant, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is … keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well with soap and water Go to the …
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… alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that …
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… drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, …
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… my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution events When outdoor air quality is poor, it …
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… which can result in kidney failure, anemia and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, … animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto … of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at least twice during cooking Cook ground meat, such as hamburger patties, …
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… feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most … to eat a little more each day, you can try to: Add a snack during the day, such as fruit with plain yogurt or … Pain when breastfeeding or chestfeeding Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples Concerns that your baby is not getting …
