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… disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and … TB”. TB disease occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and the bacteria start to grow in number, and …
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… this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first …
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… oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting objects in your mouth that may have tiny bits of stool on them. Men who …
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… protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, …
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… can become ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an infected person … help stop the spread of the virus, follow these tips: Wash your hands, especially after using the toilet, changing …
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… be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. … of a rubella vaccine, you should get immunized to protect yourself against future exposure to the rubella virus. …
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… who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of … provide long-term protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider.    For more information on Reye …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our … deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may prescribe …
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… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or …