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… Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use … Foundry https://foundrybc.ca See the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of …
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… days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is recommended, but not free, for … hepatitis A vaccine It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the … of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to …
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… should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: … about chickenpox and the chickenpox vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #44a Facts about chickenpox and … Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine . For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca . …
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… Reactions or irritations to latex, douches or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have … sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, … a more serious illness. For more information on PID, see HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you are doing and where you are going. … in killing Giardia or Cryptosporidium parasites. Also see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water , HealthLinkBC File #10 Giardia Infection and HealthLinkBC …
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… to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is thrush? Thrush is a … by the yeast Candida albicans . Thrush appears as white patches that look like cottage cheese or milk curds. When the patches are wiped away, the surface looks red and raw and …
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… this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms … gum disease, and dental cavities. Thick, hard, white patches inside the mouth that can't be wiped off … albicans . Thrush appears on the mouth and tongue as white patches that look like cottage cheese or milk curds. When …
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… or bump. Medication – the use of oral medications and creams to treat molluscum is rare, and should only be done … to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… to the virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . … against COVID-19. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the … of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome It is important to stay …