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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with …
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… nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or … worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend … (STIs) (#08o) Trichomoniasis (#08p) Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts (#101a) Human …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older … regardless of previous immunization history. The vaccine should be given at 27 to 32 weeks of pregnancy but may be …
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… advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. … STIs, such as hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms …
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… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in … health care that is in the child's best interests without getting consent from the parent or guardian if the health … children are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the …
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… with you on your trip. Which immunizations do I need to get if I am planning to travel? The immunizations you need … good short-term protection. A second dose of vaccine should be given later for lifetime protection. A combined … Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes children receive 2 doses. For more information, visit …
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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and recover without feeling sick. What are the … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. …
