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… with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood … these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with … been bitten, wash the wound with soap and water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department …
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… of pulmonary embolism Do you have other warning signs or risk factors for pulmonary embolism ? Yes At risk for … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have …
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… years, it's important to talk about what consent means in sexual situations. Even if your child isn't dating or having … if they have consented before. Consent at the start of a sexual act is not a promise to complete it. Someone can stop … teaching kids about consent doesn't mean you're encouraging sexual activity. Many things shape a parent's opinion about …
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… On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … human papillomavirus , or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone who has it. Other things may … (HPV) test. If the results show abnormal cells or signs of high-risk HPV, you may need other tests. To confirm a …
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… other health conditions, like depression. What puts you at risk? There are things that may put you at risk of self-injury. For example, you may be at risk if you: … Self-injury is treated with counselling. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy …
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… makes parenting them a challenge. Aggression is any behaviour that hurts other people. It can be … from school for behaviour problems. What can increase the risk of aggression in youth? A child or teen's home life and other surroundings can raise the risk of aggression. Children may become aggressive if they: …
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… with lifestyle changes. Research shows that lifestyle and behaviour changes are the best long-term choice to help you … helps reduce interrupted sleep over time. What are the risks of taking sleeping pills? Sleeping pills may: Have … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Take sleeping pills Take sleeping …
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… in goal-directed activity (work or personal) Irresponsible behaviours that may have serious consequences, such as going on shopping sprees, engaging in increased sexual activity, or making foolish business investments The … such as going on shopping sprees, engaging in increased sexual activity, or making foolish business investments The …
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… of substance use, talk with your teen about their increased risk for the same problems. Get informed. Learn about the … rules. Set reasonable consequences for unacceptable behaviour. Then consistently carry them out. Use a … substance use can lead to behaviours such as unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. Remind your …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is done to check for a high-risk HPV infection. Like a Pap test , an HPV test is … on a sample of cells collected from the cervix . HPV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . An HPV test checks …
