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… recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… encephalitis from measles, about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… viruses present. However, there is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use … was given. Some immune globulins may be associated with a risk of thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of … headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people …
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… virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial … risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … care provider if you have a condition that puts you at higher risk of complications and you develop influenza-like …
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… infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on … mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers are at high risk of infection with hepatitis B, such as those who inject …
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… to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or avoid? High mercury fish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as … and chocolate. Caffeinated energy drinks. Many have high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino …
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… can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle … factors (home): Environmental factors that increase the risk of a fall at home include tripping hazards, such as …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … travel cannot be avoided, discuss the benefits versus the risks of the yellow fever vaccine with your health care … be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …
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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: … death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A …
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… of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
