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… cells. Some types of infection. Low levels of vitamin B12 or folate . An enlarged spleen . … cells. Some types of infection. Low levels of vitamin B12 or folate . An enlarged spleen . …
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… 56 Who is at higher risk from waterborne infections? People with very weak immune …
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… series How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if … health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? … health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? …
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… more likely to get sick with opportunistic infections . HIV weakens your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an … so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an …
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… Overview A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other … from infections. Avoid close contact with people who have contagious illnesses until … approaching or touching the person with HIV. Get an annual flu vaccine to reduce the …
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… Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin … to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock … any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a …
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… age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Tdap is the first booster shot for tetanus. It … for all teens and adults who never had the Tdap shot. People who are pregnant need a Tdap …
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… 49a What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused …
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… 106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as …
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… Measles (Rubeola) Molluscum Contagiosum Mononucleosis (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses …
