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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … 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 …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or …
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… stomach can be caused by: Eating too much food too quickly. Drinking too much alcohol. Swallowing too much air. Smoking. A sudden change … stops hiccups. Some of these remedies include: Holding your breath and counting slowly to 10. Quickly drinking a …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … and family members. Get pregnant. Get sick. Smoke. Use alcohol or drugs. Try or die by suicide. If your child has … got caught smoking at school, and I suspected he had been drinking alcohol. Jerome was arguing with his teachers and …
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… syphilis, and gonorrhea. If you have hepatitis C, your baby will need to be tested but not during the … that has infected blood on it. This sometimes happens to health care workers. Having had a blood transfusion or organ … can help keep you and your baby healthy. Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol can damage your liver and cause problems in …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … 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 …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … 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 …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … not have procedures or surgery? People who have certain health conditions may not be able to have surgery or … treatment first. True You're right! Try eating more fibre, drinking more fluids, using a stool softener, and using …
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… but it’s worth the effort it takes. There are nutrition, health, social, and mental benefits to eating with others. … per week and increase the number as you are able. Circle your friends and family around healthy foods as often as you … of disordered eating less use of cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol fewer behaviour problems and decreased early sexual …
