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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, …
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… 18d What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin (TIg) provides immediate, …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides immediate, …
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… 63 What is immune globulin? Immune globulin (Ig) provides immediate, short-term …
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… by your body's own defence system (the immune system). This is called an autoimmune … a type of food poisoning. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) , which can cause fever, chills, sore … get a plasma exchange or intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) . In a plasma exchange, blood …
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… following sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I know why it is important for … from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have answered …
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… Learning Center Learn about the immune system The immune system is the body's natural defence … Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask Immunoglobulin Immunotherapy for Allergies to Insect …
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… water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of … born with diseases that severely affect their immune systems. Some people with weakened immune systems, such as those with certain …
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… visits: Blood test (24–28 weeks) A shot of Rh-immune globulin will be given to women who are … anal areas Women who test positive are given intravenous antibiotics, just to be safe. …
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… not been immunized, or are unsure if you are immune: Contact your local public health unit … 72 hours for an assessment If you are not immune, you should get the MMR vaccine within … immune systems), you may be offered immune globulin within 6 days of exposure People born …
