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… Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … close face-to-face contact. It also spreads through saliva when people kiss or share things such as food, utensils and …
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… carpets, furniture or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a …
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… vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact … spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe and if left untreated, it can …
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… mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads … through droplets in the air. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects … area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization …
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… health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for … infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… spread? Measles is very contagious and spreads easily. When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the … in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects … area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization …
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… water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When wildfire affects the surrounding trees, soil and … and wellheads are burned or exposed to heat. If pipes are damaged and leak, there is also potential for bacterial … before being used. In some cases, repairs or replacement of damaged pieces may be required. Can fire retardant or foams …
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… before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are included when preparing HBIg to inactivate and remove viruses and … history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B … (blood clots) within 24 hours of receiving them, especially when large volumes are given. The risk of thrombosis is …
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… infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria mostly found in soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, …
