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… Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if …
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… Download PDF: Document English Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think … quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus or HIV post-exposure prophylaxis to start as soon as … court for an order to have the other person tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV. …
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… than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the … immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of …
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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure … partner(s) and people you live with to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the virus, …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides … from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused … Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new HBV infection …
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… Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. … that you have hepatitis C is to have a blood test . Learn more about hepatitis C: Hepatitis … loss of appetite, joint pain or nausea. Vaccination against hepatitis B can protect …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral … in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have … infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of … There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is …
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… than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by …
