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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be …
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… with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic … such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis … with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's …
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… agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been … treatment with your health care provider. In rare cases, surgery may be considered if all other treatments have not …
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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be …
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… treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury … to metallic mercury. Your healthcare provider can order tests and provide treatment. Small residential mercury …
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… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of HBIg if you have been exposed to the …
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… In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to those who have been exposed to an animal that may have rabies. It is … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 …
