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… and nervous system. It spreads between mammals through contact with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. … and lack of flight may be a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with … If you think you have been exposed to a rabies virus, contact your local public health unit or health care …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … vaccine? The vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … to another by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It can also spread through saliva. For example, by …
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… dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Contact lens wear while using this medication is usually not … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… and Nutrition Feeding Patterns Pumping and Storing Common Problems When To Call Topic … help protect your child from some health problems, such as infections, obesity, and diabetes. footnote 2 Breastfeeding … have other times when you need extra help. Know who you can contact, such as friends and family who have breastfed or a …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Cervicitis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis … at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …
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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … even if your child has had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your … such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), …
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… have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These … vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … person to another by coughing, sneezing, close face-to-face contact and through saliva. Babies and children can get sick …
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… your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How … confirm if you were tested for HIV. How can I prevent HIV infection? You can reduce your risk of HIV infection by … You can also contact your local public health unit for more information …
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… the skin staying wet, the diaper rubbing the skin, and skin contact with urine and stool. It often occurs in babies who … on them longer. Diaper rash may also be caused by a fungal infection or bacterial infection . Adults may get diaper … drive you. You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down. Self-Care Home treatment is …
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… an infection, such as helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Find problems in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These … on a hospital gown. If you are wearing dentures, jewellery, contact lenses, or glasses, remove them. For your own comfort, empty …
