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… body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … even with the windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … of becoming pregnant, be sure to follow the advice in this HealthLinkBC File on how to avoid infection. A growing fetus …
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… positions and more: Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (HealthLinkBC File #70) Breastfeeding Learning basics of … comfortable breastfeeding in public Breastfeeding during pregnancy Breastfeeding multiple infants Breastfeeding: … when you have diabetes Breastfeeding: tobacco, alcohol, and drugs Coping with thrush when you’re …
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… your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can … on febrile seizures, also known as fever seizures, see HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile Seizures (Fever Seizures) … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and …
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… Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood … damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine …
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… kidney disease, kidney stones, chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Kidney Chronic kidney … this condition: Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis (HealthLinkBC File #40c) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease … important roles in prevention and management. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment: Non-alcoholic fatty …
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… You Ready to Quit Smoking? Quit smoking Quitting smoking (HealthLinkBC File #30c) The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour (HealthLinkBC File #30a) Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products (HealthLinkBC File #30b) Vaping … Healthy living during winter …
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… influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. … about pneumococcal infection and the vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12b Facts about influenza (the …
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… harm. Some older adults who have experienced abuse may use alcohol or prescription drugs to help them with sleep, … information about abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93b Abuse and Neglect of Older …
