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… Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary … length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, the infection may go …
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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 …
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… 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 … A baby should also get the vaccine at birth if a household member or caregiver has …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides … immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts …
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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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… . 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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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. … other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects …
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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 …
