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… and sometimes a serious disease. Mosquito bites can spread infections such as West Nile virus (a virus that causes … than others. DEET provides the longest-lasting protection against mosquito bites. Products that work the best The … as well as DEET in repelling insects, and it may protect against mosquitoes for up to 7 hours. Icaridin is odourless …
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… 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Vietnamese What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against infection from certain types of human papillomavirus … free to eligible people in BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as …
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… Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a serious infection of the airways. Early symptoms are similar to the … cough starts. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in … (Whooping Cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The vaccines that protect against …
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… insert the diaphragm. It must be done correctly to protect against pregnancy. In general: Apply spermicide … if you think the diaphragm is not placed correctly or not protecting you from pregnancy? Always read the instructions. … The diaphragm doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV/AIDS. If you're not …
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… For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your …
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… the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by … at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is … infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that …
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… system problems that make it hard for the body to fight infection. Chickenpox usually isn't a serious health problem … Babies 6 months old and younger may have some protection against chickenpox from antibodies passed on by their … chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine, you have no immunity against the virus. This means that the virus can make you …
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… age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 … are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against measles: Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine … comfortable while you rest and recover: Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …
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… a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal fluids, HCV is more likely … weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get protected against other diseases. The following vaccines are provided … HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #25a …
