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… tetanus (lockjaw). TIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … infection. It can prevent illness or make the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after tetanus immune …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed infants. In severe cases, high levels of nitrate can cause an infant to … to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest …
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… If I have pain, describe where it is, how it feels, and how severe it is. If I have had these symptoms before, what … information. Name of medicine How much and how often to take it What to watch for Do I need surgery or another … a test or starting treatment? What signs and symptoms should I watch for? When should I call to report signs and …
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… can be caused by many things, including some medicines, a severe allergic reaction, or an infection. Another cause is … which is when your body loses too much fluid. When should you call your doctor? One high or low blood pressure … by itself may not mean you need to call for help. If you take your blood pressure and it is out of the normal range, …
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… the amount of fluids you drink. Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as … all instructions on the label. No one younger than 18 should take aspirin. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You have severe trouble breathing. Call your doctor or nurse advice …
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… is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? How can … the virus through sexual contact with an infected partner. Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? Yes. … yourself from mosquito bites at all times. You should take precautions throughout the day and night, when you are …
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… because their immune systems weaken with age. People who take certain medicines or have certain health problems are … This can cause sore, red nipples. You may also have a severe burning pain in your nipples during and after … easily treated and cured. Except for the mildest cases, you should treat thrush to keep the infection from spreading. …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … drinking water in B.C. is a significant source of lead intake. As the skin does not easily absorb lead from water, … is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are …
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… What are the symptoms? Symptoms of asthma can be mild or severe. You may have mild attacks now and then, or you may … term. Your asthma action plan tells you which medicine to take. It also helps you track your symptoms and know how … prevent some infections. And ask about what medicines you should avoid. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise …
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… It can be hard to get to and stay at a healthy weight. It takes healthy eating and regular exercise. These can be hard … yourself credit for all the great things you did that week. Should: People sometimes have set ideas about how they "should" act. If you hear yourself saying that you or other …
