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Important facts about syphilis

How do you avoid syphilis?

Use of a condom during sexual relations is the best way to protect against syphilis. Free condoms are available at all the nursing stations. Getting tested regularly and remaining faithful to your partner are also very good ways to reduce the risk of syphilis infection considerably. For sexually active individuals, it is important to get tested every 3 to 6 months.

Is it possible to be infected with syphilis more than once?

Yes, that is why it is important to protect yourself (condom) and to get tested regularly.

Syphilis

What is syphilis?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection and Blood-borne Infections (STBBI) that can cause serious harm if not treated with medication. Many individuals infected with syphilis show no symptoms. Those who do have symptoms can:

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Act respecting the protection of persons

There have been recent changes in Québec concerning the Act respecting the protection of persons whose mental state presents a danger to themselves or to others. Those changes also apply to Nunavimmiut. Given the numerous crisis situations and the suicide rate in Nunavik, the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) and the region’s two health centres wish to inform all Nunavimmiut about this statute as well as their rights.

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