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… is because early detection and treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your … is because early detection and treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your …
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… having a dry mouth. It can put you at risk for cavities and infections. Basic Dental Care Gum … having a dry mouth. It can put you at risk for cavities and infections. Basic Dental Care Gum …
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… breathing as easy as possible. You can help prevent lung infections by avoiding smoke, dirty air, and sick children … and the influenza vaccine can also help prevent new lung infections and help you stay healthy. … breathing as easy as possible. You can help prevent lung infections by avoiding smoke, dirty air, and sick children …
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… she will also ask about your symptoms and any past fungal infections you've had. If your symptoms are unusual or … if you have diabetes and get athlete's foot, or if you have infections that are severe or long-lasting or that keep … groin can cause jock itch. Fungal Nail Infections Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard Ringworm of the …
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… surgical wounds. Recently had chickenpox or other viral infections that cause a rash. Use steroid medicines, which … kinds of bacteria. Some of these bacteria also cause infections such as strep throat and impetigo. Usually the infections caused by these bacteria are mild. But in rare …
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… and clinics have policies to prevent the spread of infections. For example, doctors and nurses are trained to … We all have a role to play in keeping ourselves safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Here are some things you … We all have a role to play in keeping ourselves safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Here are some things you …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …
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… is used exactly as directed , it is about 84% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 16 out of 100 … The diaphragm doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. If you're not sure … is used exactly as directed , it is about 84% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 16 out of 100 …
