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… you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … health organizations in Canada recommend HIV testing for everyone. Other experts and … his or her test was negative. You can get HIV testing in most public health units, …
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… from a blood transfusion is very rare in Canada. The risk of infection from a blood … blood transfusions, your body may have formed antibodies against donated blood. Your body … who have had many blood transfusions, make antibodies against the blood they receive. …
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The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… two types of blood mix, your body will make antibodies. This is called Rh sensitization. … blood of your baby, you can develop antibodies against your baby's blood. It … until delivery. It takes a while to make antibodies that can affect the baby. So during …
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… Topic Overview A hepatitis panel is a blood test used to find markers of hepatitis infection. Hepatitis causes …
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… Overview People who've had an organ transplant need anti-rejection medicines. … the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune …
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… Topic Overview What is a blood transfusion? Blood transfusion is a medical treatment that … require treatment with medicines to increase urine output (diuretics) to rid your body of …
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… Overview Immunoglobulin (also called gamma globulin or … body against diseases. When you are given an immunoglobulin, your body uses antibodies from … to help prevent illness. And even though immunoglobulins are obtained from blood, they …
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… numbers and types of cells in your blood. A chemistry screen , to measure the blood levels of … numbers and types of cells in your blood. A chemistry screen , to measure the blood levels …
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… sexually transmitted infection like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test … sexually transmitted infection like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral …
