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… B. May come in contact with other people's blood or body fluids as part of your job. Are … B. May come in contact with other people's blood or body fluids as part of your job. Are …
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… Download PDF: Document English Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human …
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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 … or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to …
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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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… It supports the collection of immunization records of school-age children by public health so that all records are stored in one place, the … to find out if your child's immunization records are in the Provincial Immunization …
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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. 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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… 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 HCV feel … visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You …