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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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… need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray … to know when you need to call your health care provider. During your treatment for TB disease, you will visit your …
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… volunteers or leaders. Volunteers may help provide services during emergencies. These services can include: Lodging … in an emergency? Everyone has a different reaction during emergencies or disasters. Relying on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or …
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… to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, …
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… and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not …
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… drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine …
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… membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …
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… by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … encephalitis from measles is about 1 in 1,000 which is much higher than from the vaccine. It is important to stay in the … or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … encephalitis from measles, about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within …