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… hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, … hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, …
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… Ig may include soreness and tenderness at the injection site. Allergic reactions (hives and … thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of injection, especially when large volumes are … Ig may include soreness and tenderness at the injection site. Allergic reactions (hives and …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) … germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection … against infection from the rabies virus. The vaccine is made from killed rabies virus and …
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… from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for … protection against infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less … Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first …
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… blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. It can spread by sharing … blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. It can spread by sharing …
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… by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of HBV infection may include fatigue, …
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… that you can call to talk with a peer navigator at any time. Hepatitis D … Network Provides hepatitis education, peer-to-peer support, peer mentorship and training. …
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… a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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… court for an order to have the other person tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV. … 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 …
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… B can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your … B can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your …