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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the … the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may be recommended for you … the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may be recommended for you …
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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 to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines …
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… I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent … immunized against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease and influenza. If you … C virus HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine For more information on …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have … in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is …
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… numbers and types of cells in your blood. A chemistry screen , to measure the blood levels of … numbers and types of cells in your blood. A chemistry screen , to measure the blood levels …
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… tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or … close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, … vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae … HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus …
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… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen … people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of … Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis … medicine Take antiviral medicine You take shots or pills for months or for many years. …
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… law enforcement agency The results from this testing order may assist you and your … exposed. There are strict timelines to the testing order process. Please review the … for additional information. Overview of the testing order process You (the exposed …