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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other … and spreading it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… anus. These warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Sinecatechins are natural substances found in certain … before you start using this product and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or … circumcised and who are treating warts under the foreskin should pull the foreskin back and clean the area daily, then …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Hysterectomy Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a … Urinary Problems Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control Gonorrhea … Herpes Tests Home Pregnancy Tests Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test of the Cervix Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) …
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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is … weeks, most patients can be cured of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local … the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very …
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… blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in … the ways described above, you may need treatment (such as a vaccine or medication) as soon as possible to protect …
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… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … works if it is started before symptoms appear. It involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b …
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… an abnormal Pap test? Most abnormal Pap tests are caused by HPV infections. Other types of infection—such as those … your risk for an abnormal Pap test? Human papillomavirus (HPV) can raise your risk for having an abnormal Pap test. … having more than one sex partner, can put you at risk for getting HPV . Smoking and having an impaired immune system …
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… jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … soon as possible. If you have not completed a hepatitis B vaccine series or have not had HBV infection before, …
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… ). It's sometimes called trich (say "trick"). Anyone can get trich, but most people don't have symptoms. Trich can … symptoms, but they won't cure trich. Your sex partner(s) should be treated at the same time as you are treated. This … each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your doctor for more information. Related …
