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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a … Without it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many diseases are no longer common in Canada. …
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… Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this page: Overview 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 …
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… Immunotherapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview Immunotherapy helps treat cancer by supporting the body's immune system . It can restore, boost, or redirect the …
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… illnesses and conditions and how you can support a healthy immune system for your child. Common concerns Learn about … screening of newborns Newborn blood spot card screening Immunizations Vaccines are the best way to protect your … about what vaccines your baby should receive and when. B.C. immunization schedule Your baby's immune system and vaccines …
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… need anti-rejection medicines. That's because the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune system and make it harder for your body to destroy … Polyclonal antibodies. These medicines are also called immunosuppressants. Corticosteroids You get a dose of a …
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… are required to report any reaction following an immunization to the Canadian Adverse Events Following Immunization Surveillance System CAEFISS . Go to www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/canadian-adverse-e… for more information about …
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… diseases have occurred in people who have not been immunized. Thimerosal in vaccines Some parents have … often become apparent about the time children start getting immunized. In response to this concern, researchers in … footnote 4 It's risky if you don't vaccinate your child. Immunizations are important for many reasons. Lots of …
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… treatment. But if your body's natural defence system (immune system) is weak, valley fever can be deadly. In rare cases it can be deadly even for people with a normal immune system. Valley fever can spread from your lungs to … HIV infection, people who take medicines that weaken the immune system, and people who have diabetes . Valley fever …
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… women, newborns, teens and adults, and people who have immune system problems that make it hard for the body to … may need more treatment for chickenpox. They may need immunoglobulin treatment (IG) or antiviral medicine. Your … get the chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine immunizations. If you have been around a person who has the …
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… by the rubella virus. The test also shows if you have been immunized against rubella or are immune to the virus. How is rubella treated? Rubella usually … pregnant, talk to your doctor. They may give you a shot of immunoglobulin (IG) if testing shows that you are not …
