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… 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 milligram (mg)) of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin … every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could … also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
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… Vietnamese Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to … as soon as possible. Reporting the incident immediately after a sexual assault can help to ensure that as much … prevent spreading the infection to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male or …
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… such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and … numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q fever is very infectious and even a small …
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… may be found in your baby’s stool for at least 10 days after immunization. Parents and caregivers should wash their hands thoroughly after changing diapers. What are the benefits of the … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive Ig if they are not immune to … Ig works best if given as soon as possible, within 14 days after exposure to the hepatitis A virus. If you have already …
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… have only minor reactions that may last a couple of days after being immunized. RabIg is prepared from donated human … chloroquine, you will get a 5th dose of the vaccine 28 days after the 1st dose. For those with a weakened immune system, you need a blood test 7 to 14 days after the 5th dose of vaccine to determine that you are …
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… of cases of shingles. For those who still get shingles after being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, including the type of pain that lasts after shingles. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? The shingles vaccine is very safe. Common …
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… Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The Tdap vaccine is … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the Tdap vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much …
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… to the virus. HBIg works best if given as soon as possible after being exposed to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. … on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after the exposure. HBIg is recommended for the following: … the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after hepatitis B immune globulin? Common reactions to HBIg …
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… of the influenza virus. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …