Sexually transmitted infections
Infections which usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact (HIV, Papillomavirus, genital herpes, hepatitis A, B and C, and so on)
IT: Infezioni sessualmente trasmissibili
FR: Maladies/Infections sexuellement transmissibles (MST/IST)
Sickness certificate
A certificate from a doctor confirming the state of someone’s health
Side effect
An effect (not necessarily negative) of a drug, medical treatment, or vaccine (= a substance put into a person's body to stop them getting a disease) that happens in addition to the main intended effect.
FR: Effet secondaire
Social security number
The tax identification number provides a means of identification of foreign citizens in their relations with public authorities and other administrations. Citizens who are also entitled to health care from the National Health Service are issued with the Health Insurance Card (which also contains the social security number). (or Tax identification number)
IT: Codice fiscale
Social worker
A person who works for the social services providing help and support for people who need it
FR: Assistant social