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… used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who … free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen … will die, even if they receive treatment. Permanent complications of infection include brain damage, deafness, and …
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… liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients are … vaccine For more information on hepatitis C: Hepatitis Education Canada SmartSex Resource – Hepatitis C CATIE – …
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… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be cured of … use and smoking Only use prescribed over-the-counter medications, or other herbal or alternative therapies as advised …
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… body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is attacked by a disease such as multiple myeloma, it can no longer make … through a needle in your arm or through a central venous catheter. This way of collecting stem cells is called … or other treatments may be used. Risks Early complications usually occur within 5 to 10 days and include: …
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… that the spread of smallpox was stopped and that the disease had been wiped out. Because there is a slight risk … Smallpox virus is known to exist in labs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. and at the … at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-li… or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Medications
… this product and your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve … routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Naratriptan does not prevent future migraines or … this medication before and you have risk factors for heart disease (see Precautions), you may be advised to take your …
Medications
… Deferasirox may rarely cause serious (even fatal) kidney disease, liver disease, and stomach/intestinal bleeding (see … will monitor you closely while you are taking this medication. Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. Uses This medication is used to treat ongoing high levels of iron in the …
Medications
… may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) kidney disease, liver disease, and stomach/intestinal bleeding (see … will monitor you closely while you are taking this medication. Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. Uses This medication is used to treat ongoing high levels of iron in the …
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… chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune diseases , non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) , blocked … portal hypertension. It can lead to other health complications. Learn more Ascites and Liver Disease When to Call a … visits. In some cases, you may need surgery to treat complications from cirrhosis. Your treatment depends on the cause …
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… are many wild animals and birds. Most ticks don't carry diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health … includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune … includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune …
