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… be found. If you have been exposed to HIV, your immune system will make antibodies to try … virus multiplies. Taking these medicines can reduce the amount of virus in your body and … the first time. Find out if he or she is at risk for HIV. Get tested together. Use condoms …
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… important to watch the symptoms and call your doctor if they get worse. What causes RSV … unless you or your child has an increased risk of complications from RSV, it usually is … (Synagis), may be used to help prevent or reduce the severity of RSV infection. The …
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… born in 1980 or later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household … with acute or chronic HBV infection, you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, …
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… are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to … B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … infection, but there is treatment that can reduce the risk of serious complications such …
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… hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood clot in a leg ( deep vein … other types of progestin. footnote 2 Talk to your doctor about the risk of blood clots when … as cancer, heart failure, stroke, or severe infection. Being pregnant. The risk of getting …
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… an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, bacteria can travel up the vagina … of the fallopian tubes increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy and can cause … from spreading to other parts of the body. Reduce the risk of passing the infection to …
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… of corticosteroid medications Problems with your immune system including unmanaged HIV … and moisture close to the skin How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually … Having more partners increases your risk of being exposed to STIs. Talk about …
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… is not good for their health. But smoke from your cigarettes ( second-hand smoke ) also puts people around you at risk. Because of second-hand smoke, people who … can change this. When you quit smoking, you reduce all of these risks for health problems …
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… of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of at-risk groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women … quickly diagnosed and treated. This helps to reduce the risk of transmitting gonorrhea and … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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… transmitted infections series What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common … papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines . How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
