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… in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread through close personal contact. For example, kissing or sharing drinking … very severe pain at the site of a wound. Always take good care of minor cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under …
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… to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral … hours of exposure. You will be referred to your own health care provider if you need to continue taking these …
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… be spread from sharing things like towels, bedding or other personal items with someone who is colonized or has an SA … covered, cleaning your hands regularly, and not sharing personal items such as towels, washcloths, razors, clothing, … also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or surgery, particularly in hospitals where previous …
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… People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First responders (police, firefighters, … develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of …
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… develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? You should …
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… the fact that you carry VRE to your workplace, school or daycare setting. If you have a VRE infection, your health care provider will give you the treatment you need. While … your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care products, and after using the toilet. Wash …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For information on Reye Syndrome, see … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… In these cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are rare. … trappers Animal researchers and support staff Workers who care for pets and livestock such as veterinary staff and zoo attendants Certain health care workers who have contact with infected tissue or bodily …
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… isfree as part of routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the chickenpox vaccine? …
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… To find out if you have chlamydia, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … It is important to follow the treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills, finish all of them. … problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care provider who will help you to decide if you or your …