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Overview People who've had an organ transplant need anti-rejection medicines. That's because the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune system and make it …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, … are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria …
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… 63 What is immune globulin? Immune globulin (Ig) provides immediate, … blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, … are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria …
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… 18d What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin (TIg) provides immediate, … are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria …
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… Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure … or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and … or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold … . … Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive …
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… Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating … … Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating …
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… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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… has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is … Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? Babies receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth if their mother has hepatitis B or is at …
