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… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … globulin safe? Yes. HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as …
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… know if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal … have been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What should I …
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… a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use …
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… system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it … or ointments, or inserting tablets into the vagina. Some treatments require a prescription from your health care … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency. The effects of heat are made worse if you … weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain … wide brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade What are home treatments for mild heat-related illness? When recognized …
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… start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, … include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and counselling. 4. Build your support network … helps many people cope with this. NRT or prescription medications can also help you manage withdrawal symptoms. 7. …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are …
