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… to help prevent problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus (lockjaw) and … This vaccine is recommended for all people 7 years and older. It should not be used in anyone younger than 7 years …
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… to prevent problems during pregnancy. Vaginal yeast infections are a common problem during pregnancy. They may be caused by high estrogen levels. These infections aren't a risk to the pregnancy. But they can … uncomfortable symptoms. Vaginal Yeast Infections Citations Van Schalkwyk J, Yudin MH …
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… A person who is infected with HIV can sometimes have other infections that may be contagious. The following steps can prevent the spread of other infections. Gastroenteritis may cause diarrhea in a person … A person who is infected with HIV can sometimes have other infections that may be contagious. The following steps can …
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… suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections , particularly infections that can't be cured by antifungal yeast infection … use if you are pregnant. Vaginal Yeast Infections Citations Expert Working Group on …
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… Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … removal can be done for severe or returning fungal nail infections . The entire nail or only part of the nail can be … removal can be done for severe or returning fungal nail infections . The entire nail or only part of the nail can be …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of … Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you …
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… This topic is only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear up on their own. Antibiotics do not help … are more easily blocked than those of older children and adults. When the tube is blocked, fluid builds up. This …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … so it's important to know the facts. Facts about masks and infections Wearing a mask helps control the spread of … very sick from infections. Anyone, from healthy babies to older people who don't have health problems, can get very …
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… Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … Non-surgical nail removal can be used for severe antifungal infections and on nails that have increased in size due to … Non-surgical nail removal can be used for severe antifungal infections and on nails that have increased in size due to …
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… Interactive Tool: How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? On … does this tool help you learn? This tool asks about your urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and … Lerner LB, et al (2021). "Management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia: …