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… thigh. Keep the injector in your thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most of the liquid … thigh. Keep the injector in your thigh for 10 seconds. The injection is complete. It is normal for most of the liquid …
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… Overview CD4+ cells are part of the immune system and are a type of white blood cell . White … of CD4+ cells in the blood drops, it becomes harder for the immune system to fight infections. CD4+ counts are measured … is an important measurement of how HIV is affecting your immune system and can help you decide when to begin …
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… communicate how the shots are working, or have an impaired immune system , allergy shots may not be recommended. … Allergic rhinitis (often called hay fever) occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air that you breathe—you are allergic to them. Your immune system attacks the particles, causing symptoms such …
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… severely low blood pressure (hypotension), accidental injection of the alcohol or phenol into an artery, puncture … severely low blood pressure (hypotension), accidental injection of the alcohol or phenol into an artery, puncture …
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… How it's done Anesthesia medicines are usually given by injection into the area that needs to be numbed. They may … How it's done Anesthesia medicines are usually given by injection into the area that needs to be numbed. They may …
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… (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural defence system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. …
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… STIs: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia To screen for hepatitis b surface antigen (HSAG) To test for rubella …
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… abnormal may result from a mononucleosis infection. Mild hepatitis , which usually goes away on its own without … abnormal may result from a mononucleosis infection. Mild hepatitis , which usually goes away on its own without …