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… organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various reasons, …
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… completing the antibiotics. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Use only water-based … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… right away. The FDA recommends the following: This drug should be used only if other drugs have failed or if other … before you start using pimecrolimus and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the … as UVA or UVB) skin infections (such as herpes, chickenpox, shingles, warts) immune system problems This medication may …
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… use on the skin only. Wash your hands before using. Avoid getting this product in your eyes or inside the mouth. If … Talk to your pharmacist for more details. This medication should not be used to treat an infection in the outer ear … (including eczema, psoriasis, viral skin infections such as shingles, chickenpox, cold sores) tuberculosis Rarely, using …
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… fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. … If the infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… severe allergic reactions. Avoid scratching the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using … your new mattress before it enters your home How can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical … local health authority if you need help. Building owners should check municipal bylaws before attempting …
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… bodies for funerals need to protect themselves from getting infected with the virus. Objects that have the virus … or the Ebola virus, you may be able to get the Ebola vaccine. Avoid areas where many people have the disease. … who may be sick with Ebola or Marburg virus infection. When should you call a doctor? If you have symptoms of the …
Medications
… used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. … before you start using pregabalin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the … slow/shallow breathing. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an …
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… rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called … be contaminated with human feces or animal waste. How can I prevent Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you …
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… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
