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… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … or medication) as soon as possible to protect against infection. It is important that you are …
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… B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided … mother has hepatitis B or is at high risk of infection. A baby should also get the vaccine … contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. It can …
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… through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, … infection. 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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… 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series What is HPV infection? HPV … and Gardasil®9. Both vaccines protect against infection by HPV types that cause most … and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? … the infection. More fluid collects and pushes against the eardrum, causing pain and … the infection. More fluid collects and pushes against the eardrum, causing pain and …
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… fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White … 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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… cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help … sodium level. Common questions about limiting fluids When you have heart failure, you may have some questions about limiting fluids. Here are answers to some of the more …
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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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… darker 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 … and goggles) when dealing with blood or body fluids. The chances of becoming infected after … the health care industry should be vaccinated against hepatitis B. The vaccine is safe and …
