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… to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person … breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … at the start of each pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. If you or your partner(s) may have been exposed …
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… stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to the parasite. Symptoms … cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … Foundation (NSF) International or another accredited third party agency. Jug-type water filters (such as Brita®) …
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… as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … to protect them and their newborns. For more information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC … babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd trimester until they have been properly tested and/or …
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… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … as it can irritate the eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … have, the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …
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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 … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … are to be exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner about STIs and how you …
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… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …
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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 … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …
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… or in the throat. Out of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
