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Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an impaired immune system. This can be caused by many things, such as infection with HIV …
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… has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is … Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? Babies receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth if their mother has hepatitis B or is at …
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… B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, … are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria …
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… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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… Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary … length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, the infection may go …
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… keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well … If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well …
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… the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a … can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. … the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a …
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… be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
