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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male … to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male …
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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is … Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? Babies receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth if their mother has hepatitis B or is at …
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Hepatitis B virus infection

… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly … recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly …
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Ear Infection Should I Give My Child Antibiotics

… children had ear infections These stories are based on information gathered from health … children had ear infections These stories are based on information gathered from health … children had ear infections These stories are based on information gathered from health …
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HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
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Heart Failure Watching Your Fluids

… With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the … such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help balance your body's sodium level. Common questions …
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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV Infection

… Condition Overview What is respiratory … it's important to watch the symptoms and call your doctor if they get worse. What causes RSV … with lab tests. But a medical history and physical examination may be done to evaluate …
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HIV Infection in Health Professionals

… Overview Health professionals are not considered at … for managing exposures, such as occupational health or infection control. Prompt reporting … or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be vaccinated …