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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … globulin safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … after being immunized. RabIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as …
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… measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to … globulin safe? Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as …
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… (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. … tested positive for hepatitis B are not eligible to donate blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal …
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… Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates of a … condition increases the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community …
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… How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a blood transfusion (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art …
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… disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating … soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre can help manage blood sugar (glucose) and help lower blood cholesterol. Soluble fibre is found in oats, barley, …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood transfusion, an organ transplant or the shared use of …
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… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B … B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. … Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing items that may have blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …