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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic … breastfeed. Hepatitis B cannot be spread by breastfeeding unless your nipples are cracked and bleeding. For more …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… of bacteria in the vagina. The vagina normally contains harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What … HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by … STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Finding and treating an STI, (including HIV) reduces the chances of …

Vaginal yeast infection

… discharge that is often white, thick, clumpy and odourless; this is your first yeast infection, or red, irritated … yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; you are unsure if your … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …

Hepatitis C virus

… to blood and blood products received before 1992 Condomless or rough sex, especially if there is contact with … cuts or wounds, or bodily fluid containing blood Other less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal … a person with HCV to breast or chestfeed their infant, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I …

Arsenic in drinking water

… show that levels of arsenic in drinking water are usually less than 0.005 mg/L, but concentrations may be higher in …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… right onto the white of the eye. This part of the eye is less sensitive than the pupil and the coloured portion If …

West Nile virus

… 1 week, but they can last for several weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in …

Teen Behaviour Whats Typical and What Are Signs of a Problem

… might include: Spending more time with friends and less time with family. Spending more time in their room … Being very critical of their body or how they look. Overeating regularly, restricting food, or purging. Showing more … Being very critical of their body or how they look. Overeating regularly, restricting food, or purging. Showing more …

Hair Analysis

… may have been present at a crime scene. Hair analysis is less commonly used to test for heavy metals in the body, … may have been present at a crime scene. Hair analysis is less commonly used to test for heavy metals in the body, …