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… immunizations against: Measles, mumps and rubella Hepatitis B Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b disease (Hib) Varicella (chicken pox) Rotavirus Pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases Human … Did you know? When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually cry less if they're …
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… also may be done if you have recently been exposed to a hepatitis virus or are taking a medicine that may cause liver damage. … A Hepatitis A Virus Test Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Virus Tests Hepatitis C Hepatitis C Virus Tests Current as …
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… An obstetric panel is a group of blood tests done to check the health of a woman before and during … tests in the panel show if an infection such as syphilis or hepatitis B is present. Another test can show if you are … to see if you are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . To learn more, see: Blood Type . Coombs …
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… be problems with your immune system. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an example of a virus that damages the immune … I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy Gallium Scan Hepatitis C Viral Load Test HIV Viral Load Test Human …
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… infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. Shared needles, syringes or other drug use … more information, see the topic HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection . Health Screening: …
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… What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … had chickenpox, you aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness. If the virus becomes active again, it can cause a painful viral …
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… Shots for Allergies to Insect Stings? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Violence: Getting a Protective Order Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection Effects of Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Exposure … Back Prostate Cancer Screening Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling Protecting Your Child From …
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… Overview Many people worry about getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle stick. But it … on: How much infected blood you are exposed to. How much virus is in the blood. Some people with viral infections … you what to do if you are exposed. This may involve blood tests and sometimes medicine that can help prevent …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … use of alcohol can cause cirrhosis. So can chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune diseases , non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) , blocked bile ducts in the liver, and …
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… have been immunized (vaccinated) against or infected by a virus or bacteria, your body forms an immunity to it. Full … Other vaccines: If you are at risk of being exposed to hepatitis A , hepatitis B , polio , meningitis , or pneumococcal bacteria, …
