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… under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems (such as those with HIV or those being … pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems) Ensure freshness and quality by …
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… years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a weakened immune system due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ …
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… groups like the elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the … case of salmonellosis, another chronic illness or a weak immune system. For more information For more information see …
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… you may be given a hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin. Hepatitis B immune globulin contains antibodies that provide immediate … tetanus vaccine depending upon the type of wound and your immunization history. To find out if you have acquired an …
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… can confirm if you have scabies. What if I have a weakened immune system? If you have a weakened immune system, you are at risk of developing a severe case …
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… body tissue directly. The bacteria also cause the body's immune system to destroy its own tissue while fighting the … include: Skin wounds (burn, trauma, surgery) A weakened immune system due to disease or medical treatment Chronic …
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… travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a … Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children …
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… or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years … Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children …
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… the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What … not have visitors, especially children and people with weak immune systems Do not use buses, trains, taxis or airplanes …
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… from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure Have congestive … Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children …
