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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done On this page: … Overview During this examination for sexually transmitted infections , the doctor: Looks for discharge from your … urethra and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from infections. Avoid close contact with people who have …
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… What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is … chronic neurological condition that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or … have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding . How can I protect myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect yourself from being … sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 infection? There is currently no treatment that will get rid …
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… vaccine? The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is … for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of … chronic neurological condition that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder …
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… the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by … free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose … the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community group home for the …
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… to close contacts and those at the highest risk of infection. For information on the situation in B.C., please … If you become ill If you test positive for mpox Vaccination against mpox How it spreads Mpox can spread from animals to … some people may need treatment in hospital. Vaccination against mpox Imvamune® is the vaccine used in Canada to …
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… traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea caused by (ETEC) is available … drinking water . How do I treat traveller's diarrhea? Fluids The most important treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can …
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… vaccines? Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines protect against 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, C, Y … vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. … or who are determined by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine …
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… measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get … The meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine protects against infection from 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, …
