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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is … safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine (adrenalin) … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV vaccine. …
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… Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment consists of the administration of epinephrine …
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… (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your … redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, … Society www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/emergency-treatment-anaphylaxis Update staff on your child’s …
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… the activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid … the essentials Always carry the essentials and know how to use them: Flashlight Fire-making kit Signalling device (i.e. … your health care provider or local health unit immediately. Treatment must begin as soon as possible to prevent rabies, …
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… is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if … provides protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It protects against 7 types of HPV … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
