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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink … age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If … may be due to a wax blockage, punctured eardrum or an ear infection. Certain types of conductive hearing loss can be …
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… 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … and have a history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to … piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Use only water-based …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … If the infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have …
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… and stopping when it's time Last updated August 10, 2013 Learn about the pros and cons of using soothers. For some … wants something or is hungry, bored or tired. A soother should never replace cuddling, comforting or breastfeeding. Soother use can contribute to ear infections. If your toddler experiences frequent ear …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … urethra – the tube that urine passes through In women, the early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they are mistaken … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …
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… Parenting Learning Center Learn about parenting Raising a child can be … easy to know where to turn when your child has a cold or an infection. But it can be hard to know how to talk to your … information section Make a Wise Decision Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Open/close information …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … to the scalp, at the bottom of the neck and behind the ears. If your child has an itchy scalp or was exposed to … Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional … such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), …
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… A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. It … afternoon. Your temperature may go up when you exercise, wear too many clothes, take a hot bath, or are exposed to hot … taken after you smoke or you drink a hot fluid may give you a false high temperature reading. After you drink …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some …
