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… the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated … hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with …
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… fluid to flow out of the eye. Goniotomy is a surgery for children only. What To Expect Children who have a goniotomy for glaucoma need to be … goniotomy was successful for more than 80 out of 100 children who didn't have glaucoma at birth. footnote 1 If …
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… you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …
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… that female condoms are as effective as male condoms in preventing STIs. footnote 2 How do you use a female condom? … Effectiveness of female controlled barrier methods in preventing sexually transmitted infections and HIV: Current … Effectiveness of female controlled barrier methods in preventing sexually transmitted infections and HIV: Current …
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… trip, slip, or fall. Be very careful around pets and small children. They can be unpredictable and get in your path … trip, slip, or fall. Be very careful around pets and small children. They can be unpredictable and get in your path …
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… more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of … changed gene. You would change your decision about having children because of test results. Your provincial or private … more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of …
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… . Surgery is always recommended for inguinal hernias in children. Infants and children usually have open surgery to repair this type of … depends on your age and overall health. Risks Adults and children who have a hernia repair are at risk for: Reaction …
