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Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an impaired immune system. This can be caused by many things, such as infection with HIV …
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… Redness and swelling at the site of the shot (injection) last longer than 48 hours. Your … Many immunizations are given as shots (injections). Your child may experience brief … . Swelling or redness. The area around the injection site may become red and swollen. …
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… Download PDF: Document English What is measles? Measles is a very serious and … people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Getting vaccinated is … vaccine (MMR). Adults born in 1970 or later should ensure they have received two doses of …
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… chickenpox, talk to your doctor about a blood test for antibodies to that virus. If you … chickenpox, talk to your doctor about a blood test for antibodies to that virus. If you …
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… 18, because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Oral antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) … 18, because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Oral antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) …
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… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
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… 66 Why is immunization important for health care … at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, … are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria …
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… 18d What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin (TIg) provides immediate, … are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria …
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… help keep you and your child from getting a disease. They contain medicine that causes the … But babies have billions of immune system cells that are hard at work all the time, … But babies have billions of immune system cells that are hard at work all the time, …
