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… B: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Immune Globulin - Injection Hepatitis B Immune Globulin … B: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Immune Globulin - Injection Hepatitis B Immune Globulin …
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… hepatitis B? You have chronic hepatitis B when the virus is active in your body for more … What is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Take … liver damage by not drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs. You avoid the side …
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… virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department immediately. … infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency department, search the … emergency health servies While performing your duties as a fire fighter, emergency …
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… after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers … from the vaccine at a young age. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? … their own antibodies If the mother does not have hepatitis B, but a household member or a …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) … hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that … cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through …
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… on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and … blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss or needles used to inject drugs. … blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss or needles used to inject drugs. …
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… vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, … in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is … person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish …
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… immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, … contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to …
