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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: … is treated with an antifungal medicine. Your doctor may give you a prescription for the cream or ointment. Or you … yeast growth under control, keep your skin clean and dry. Wear loose clothing. Your doctor may suggest a powder that …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast … amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. How can I reduce my …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … such as in Central and South America and Asia. However, nearly every year in the spring and summer, B.C. residents … a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a severe case of cyclosporiasis or a …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention … your risk for vaginal yeast overgrowth include taking antibiotics, high estrogen levels from pregnancy or hormone … wipe from front to back. Avoid tight-fitting clothing. Wear cotton underwear. Change out of damp clothes right away. …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … tetanus. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Tdap is the …
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… health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, should be in good health, show no signs of disease, and be … pet in obedience school, and practice the techniques you learn. Before your pet meets your baby, have someone you know … 5 to be around these animals at all. This can help prevent infection, injury, and allergic reactions. Teach children …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: … Symptoms Overview Ear pain in children may be a sign of an infection in the space behind the eardrum (middle ear). Ear … Aren't breastfed. Live in households where parents or caregivers smoke. Have had a previous ear infection. Have had …
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… can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot into the fatty tissue just under the skin. … doctor or certified diabetes educator (CDE) will help you learn to prepare and give yourself insulin shots. Here are … syringes with another person. Diseases, such as HIV or infection of the liver (hepatitis), can be transferred …
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… local child abuse hotline. The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal provides telephone numbers and information … the child isn't gaining weight or height the way the child should. Although this can be caused by a medical problem, it … . A sexually abused child can get a sexually transmitted infection , such as HIV. A neglected child can have …
