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… How are the vaccines given? The vaccines are given by injection. People 5 years of age and older should get one … and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, …
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… HTLV-1 by: Never sharing needles, syringes or other drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have …
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… have an HIV infection and are sexually active or you use injection drugs, it is important to tell your sexual …
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… Have congestive heart failure Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is …
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… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and is given by injection. The live attenuated influenza vaccine is made … influenza. Fact: The inactivated influenza vaccine given by injection cannot give you influenza. The vaccine contains … vaccine. Fact: The inactivated influenza vaccine given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. …
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… use equipment and using sterile supplies with every injection. For information about managing substance use, …
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… infected with hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, nose or eyes …
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… reactions to Ig may include soreness and tenderness at the injection site. Allergic reactions (hives and swelling) may … with a risk of thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of injection, especially when large volumes are given. The risk …
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… with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with HBV. Examples include … baby Do not share equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection, such as straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and …
