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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus , or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone … decisions that are important to many health problems. HPV: Should I Get the Vaccine? HPV: Should My Child Get the …
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… not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… not routine in many parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before …
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… illness? COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people who get it. But certain things may increase your risk for more … you have a chronic health problem, ask your doctor if you should take extra precautions. The more of these things you … about ways to manage your risk. Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine? The simple answer is yes. The COVID-19 vaccine is …
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… to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the …
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… seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the … has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you … to hepatitis A and are not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age …
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… nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
