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… A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system … Is immune globulin safe? Yes. Ig is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All … to hepatitis A and are not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age …
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… as well. The infection itself is not spread from animals to humans or from humans to animals. People infected with … health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a …
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… TIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune … immune globulin safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are … have a wound and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is …
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… C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare to all … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is functioning. You may …
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… not routine in many parts of the world. Is there a rubella vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against … 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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… large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune … B immune globulin safe? Yes. HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All … immunization history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many … than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the …
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… or children who are not fully immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are several pertussis vaccines available in B.C. that protect against pertussis. The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines, …
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… has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against mumps: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine …
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… while she is pregnant, and these can be fatal. Is there a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How is chickenpox spread? The virus is spread …
