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… or get a shot. You don't have to interrupt sex to protect against pregnancy. What are the disadvantages of using the implant for birth control? The implant doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. A condom can be …
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… Is your child having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids he or she has lost? Little sips of fluid usually are … child needs to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to drink enough fluids No Able to drink … of serious illness Does your child have symptoms of a joint infection ? Yes Symptoms of a joint infection No Symptoms of …
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… globulin (Ig) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … globulin? Ig provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles. It can prevent these …
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… and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution …
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… diverticula form when high pressure inside the colon pushes against weak spots in the colon wall. Normally, a diet with … symptoms occur (if they do). Over time, some people get an infection in the pouches (diverticulitis). The pouches … each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some exercise every day. Try to do moderate to …
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… think your nose may be broken. This increases your risk of infection . A blood clot forms in the tissue that separates … a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Press firmly against all the curves of the affected area. Do not apply … a stuffy nose, and help your sinuses drain. Drink plenty of fluids. Extra fluids help keep mucus thin and draining, …
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… needs. Uses This medication is a combination of vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping … cough), and polio. Vaccination is the best way to protect against these life-threatening infections. Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and anus. HIV can be passed on by: …
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… at lower levels in the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over … respiratory illnesses? Vaccinations remain the best defense against COVID-19. You should receive all doses you are … Influenza (seasonal flu) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Sinusitis Whooping cough (pertussis) … Handling …
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… usually affect the area around the outside of the mouth. Infections. These can be caused by a virus (such as herpes … as from a rough tooth or poorly fitting dentures rubbing against tissue or from smoking or using smokeless (spit) … Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little sips of fluid usually are not …
