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Tetanus immune globulin

… use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have had less than 3 doses …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; lymphoma or … to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to take extra …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do not need to get an … influenza vaccine given by injection cannot give you influenza. The vaccine contains killed influenza viruses … Because the influenza virus strains change most years, you need to get immunized each year to be protected against …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It can also … mouth Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly …

Nitrate in well water

… Since nitrate is colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. …

Immune Globulin

… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to …

Typhoid vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the … to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any of these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can … but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each …

Clean-up after a flood

… that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled … until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is … has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is …

Campylobacter infection

… the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for … more than 10 days. Occasionally symptoms can return after you have started to get better. Rarely, arthritis and …