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… passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while … your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How … are living with HIV and are pregnant, you might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, …
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… (Spikevax) and Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)) protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines …
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… of the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections ( immune system ). The immune system normally protects the body from viruses and bacteria by producing antibodies to fight them. … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water … caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking …
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… usually affect the area around the outside of the mouth. Infections. These can be caused by a virus (such as herpes simplex ) or by bacteria (such as … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and …
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… your chest incision, which is usually after a few days. Respiratory treatments A respiratory therapist will help you with breathing … footnote 1 Risks Lung surgery risks include: Bleeding. Infection. An air leak in your lung that does not close. …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are … transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and …
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… Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A … Fluid buildup in the middle ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to … the warm, moist environment makes it easy for bacteria and viruses to grow, causing an ear infection. Incision made in …
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… during feeding. Removing the tick's head helps prevent an infection in the skin where it bit you. In most cases, … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
