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… are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and … vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against … high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing … or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin …
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… is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus , or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone … decisions that are important to many health problems. HPV: Should I Get the Vaccine? HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Actionsets are designed to help …
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… and food poisoning to rattlesnake bites and car seats for children, the information is here. Do you want to know about immunizations? Are you wondering if you should have a cholesterol test? We can help. Get the … Testing and Screening Gonioscopy Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test of the Cervix Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose …
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… #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… illness? COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people who get it. But certain things may increase your risk for more … pregnancy. Genetic, metabolic, or neurologic problems in children. This includes children who may have many health … you have a chronic health problem, ask your doctor if you should take extra precautions. The more of these things 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 … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … bacteria from your mouth to your baby’s : Your child can get bacteria from family members through the saliva. You can … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… with the person who has HIV. Ask your doctor whether you should have any boosters or shots for measles, mumps, or … these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of polio shot known as "Salk" or … in the recommended age range, get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Contact the doctor of the person who has HIV …
