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… Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of their routine childhood immunizations. For … this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV … reduce the risk of passing the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if your …
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… of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose … who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. … or those planning to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel … researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is … HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the …
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… blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid … that increases the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about …
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… in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected with HTLV-1 may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you …
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… who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … they are 9 to 14 years of age need 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. People who start a series when they are 15 … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After …
