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Condition Basics What is neutropenia? Neutropenia (say "noo-truh-PEE-nee-uh") means that your blood has too few white blood cells called neutrophils. White blood cells are an important part of your …
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… has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking … immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium … water, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #49a Water-borne …
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… person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners … about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your … They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made …
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… supplies with others. Stay up to date on all vaccines. This includes vaccines for influenza (flu) and COVID-19. … Your doctor can tell you which other vaccines you need. If your doctor prescribed …
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… has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from … Avoid close contact with people who have contagious illnesses until their symptoms … these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of …
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Overview How can you prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots). There are three different shots that protect you from tetanus. DTaP …
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… least 1 minute, or 2 minutes if you are at an altitude over 2000m. If your community has a … least 1 minute, or 2 minutes if you are at an altitude over 2000m. If your community has a …
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106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common …
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… (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection … From Infections Symptoms of Pelvic Infection Urinary tract infections Complicated Urinary Tract …
