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… under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to stay in the …
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… to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after … do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . …
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… a Canadian Veterinary College or Animal Health Training Centre. RabIg and rabies vaccine are approved by Health Canada. Are rabies immune globulin and … thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or …
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18d What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin (TIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against the bacteria that cause tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of …
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… Series Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I know … and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called …
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… of Lupus COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness Crohn's Disease … HIV and Exercise HIV and Fatigue HIV and Pregnancy HIV and Weight Loss HIV Home Care … in Children (MIS-C) Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Myalgic …
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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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… 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will check your blood estrogen levels and use ultrasound to … 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will check your blood estrogen levels and use ultrasound to …
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… Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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… infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain … diseases that severely affect their immune systems. Some people with weakened immune systems, such as those with certain types of …
