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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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… 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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… Influenza (Bird Flu) Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection … Viruses) Pleurisy Rotavirus Rubella (German Measles) Shingles Smallpox West Nile Virus Zika Virus Fever … Symptoms Complications of Ear Infections Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Ear Infections Kissing …
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… Decisions Understanding Lab Test Results Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Health Topics Medical Tests … First Appointment Follow-Up Appointment Funeral Planning Getting a Second Opinion Getting Support When You Have a … I Have Surgery? Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Shingles: Should I Get a Vaccine to Prevent Shingles? …
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… HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV … and genital warts (#101a) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (#101b) … HIV and HIV tests …
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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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… by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the … before you start taking valacyclovir and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or … for more details. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …
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… liver . And it can be deadly. Since toxic shock syndrome gets worse quickly, it requires medical treatment right … skin and soft tissue ( necrotizing fasciitis ). How can you prevent it? You can take steps to prevent toxic shock … This includes cuts, punctures, scrapes, burns, sores from shingles , insect or animal bites, and surgical wounds. Help …
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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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… up to 50% of travellers who visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of … of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea caused … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially …
