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… Contact with human blood or body fluids: Protecting against infections … 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 …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth … 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 …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection … 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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… Hepatitis B virus infection … 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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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection … (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 …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection … urine than usual. Make sure to replace fluids lost through rapid breathing, fever, … Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Protecting Your Child From Infections Quick …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals … 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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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection … 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 …
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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 …
