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… Most people do not know that they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … before being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when preparing Ig to inactivate and remove viruses and … received 2 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… family members may not know how to provide the care or help needed. They may not understand the nature of the health … family member may not realize their legal responsibilities when assisting an older adult with finances, particularly … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …
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… ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … used in some vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination when the vaccine is being made. Aluminum salts – Aluminum … – Some vaccines are made from live germs or toxins, which need to be killed or made inactive so they do not cause …
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… prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and … A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can … person. The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the bacteria … to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of …
