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… Health Canada. Is tetanus immune globulin safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. … and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the presence of blood-borne viruses before being used to make … of tetanus may include headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast …
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… an inflammation of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps … damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine . How is mumps spread? Mumps is very contagious and spreads easily. Mumps is …
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… virus. The virus infects the brain and nervous system. It spreads between mammals through contact with saliva and … nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can … drooling, difficulty swallowing, paralysis, staggering and seizures. Infected animals usually die within 10 days from …
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… Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to … being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when preparing Ig to inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria … an inflammation of the brain. This can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person …
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… 1 to 2 days. Large areas of redness and swelling may be present but these generally do not interfere with normal … lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes … close face-to-face contact. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are …
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… W. It replaced the meningococcal C (Men-C) vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should … deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection spreads by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. … by pertussis bacteria. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are …
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… to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you and your … is an inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection …
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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related illness can lead to weakness, … Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of … People who have mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety People with substance use disorders …
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… a person who develops a rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the chickenpox vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the … bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults …
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… 1 to 2 days. Large areas of redness and swelling may be present but these generally do not interfere with normal … Should this reaction occur your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes … by pertussis bacteria. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are …
