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… area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis … B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. … amounts of virus. Transmission can occur through the following: Sharing items that may have blood on them such as a …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … is unknown. TIg is recommended for people with the following types of wounds: A dirty wound (e.g. contaminated … Other symptoms of tetanus may include headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure …
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… their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube … to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube … of NTDs or had a pregnancy affected by NTDs You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions 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 … of rabies include headache, fever, increased difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, muscle spasm or weakness and …
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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 … stomach area, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young …
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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. … the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are … tiredness, fever, loss of appetite and jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and …
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… of MIS-C (a rare multi-system inflammatory syndrome) following COVID-19 Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new … and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, …
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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 … abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis …
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… water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, … on how to take the vaccine. It is important to follow the instructions. The oral vaccine provides protection … traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s …
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… muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and poor … about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone lower their risk of falling? There are four main ways that … items you use often within easy reach Keep heavy items in lower cupboards 4. Have your doctor or pharmacist review …
