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… prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against … 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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… your local poison control centre right away. How It Is Done Oral (by mouth) temperature Before you take a temperature, … the instructions for how to use your type of thermometer. Oral (by mouth) is the most common method of taking a … most accurate reading. Don't use a thermometer to take an oral temperature after it has been used to take a rectal …
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… or another contraceptive method. When a woman stops using oral contraceptives, her hair may begin shedding 2 or 3 … or another contraceptive method. When a woman stops using oral contraceptives, her hair may begin shedding 2 or 3 …
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… Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen … to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. …
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… Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Should I Get a Flu Vaccine? Should I Have Allergy Shots for Allergies to Insect … and Stroke Assistive Devices and Orthotics Autism and Vaccines Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Avoiding … Record Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Office Ergonomics Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children Osteoporosis …
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… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
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… or by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use smokeless (spit) …
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… medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or … heart failure). Cloxacillin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), …
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… the person to follow treatment instructions. Can the TB vaccine help? A TB vaccine ( bacille Calmette-Guerin , or BCG) is used in many … The risk of getting TB is low in North America. The vaccine is not very effective in adults who receive it. The …
