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… (Ig) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies … Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may …
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… for health care workers are diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella and … assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the vaccine series. …
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… 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 HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care …
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… RabIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae Type b …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …
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… your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the … in B.C., visit https://bccdc.shinyapps.io/bcradonmap . Should I get my home tested? Everyone is encouraged to test their home for radon. …
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… especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly … has been virtually eliminated in Canada. Should I get tested? No, unless you have a HTLV-1-associated illness for …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by infection of the liver … good short-term protection. A second dose of vaccine should be given later for lifetime protection. A combined …
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… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … and Polio. You may also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies Japanese Encephalitis …
