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… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … medication) as soon as possible to protect against infection. It is important that you are … germs … Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection … Blood and body …
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… B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided … contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. It can … HealthLink BC’s Immunization schedules . … Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at …
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… fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood … the body can no longer defend itself against infection. The last stage of HIV … with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Most people get the virus by having …
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… contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, … Also ask for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and … B Infant Vaccine HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at …
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… (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. … File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection for more information Advise …
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… urine than usual. Make sure to replace fluids lost through rapid breathing, fever, … Breast milk seems to offer some protection against RSV infection, but more study is … Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Protecting Your Child From Infections Quick …
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… are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as … and goggles) when dealing with blood or body fluids. The chances of becoming infected after … health care industry should be vaccinated against hepatitis B. The vaccine is safe and …
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… is present in the blood, semen, and vaginal fluids of a person who is infected with HIV and … Other forms of birth control do not protect against HIV. Using a needle or syringe that has … soiled with urine, feces, or vomit to avoid infection with other germs, even though HIV has …
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… that make it hard for the body to fight infection. Chickenpox usually isn't a serious … old and younger may have some protection against chickenpox from antibodies passed on by … the chickenpox vaccine, you have no immunity against the virus. This means that the virus …
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… influenza (flu)? Influenza (flu) is a viral infection . People often use the term "flu" to … includes resting, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking medicine to lower your … But not all antiviral medicines work against all strains of flu. Talk to your doctor …
