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… traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea caused by (ETEC) is available … from traveller’s diarrhea. The vaccine also protects against cholera. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC … and cholera vaccine . The current vaccine only protects against 1 type of bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. …
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… globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large … viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection against infection from the rabies virus. The vaccine is made … fatal. RabIg provides immediate, short-term protection against infection with the rabies virus. The rabies vaccine …
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… a past infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease. Rubella (also called German measles or … are pregnant. The vaccination to prevent rubella protects against these complications. A rubella test is usually done … a current or recent infection. A person has been vaccinated against rubella. The presence of IgG antibodies means …
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… egg fertilization. Some birth control methods can protect against sexually transmitted infections. Internal and … fluids from being exchanged during sex. They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are … longer period of time. Hormonal methods do not protect you against STIs . Ensure that you and your partner are screened …
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… 9 , footnote 10 Tenofovir works better than adefovir against hepatitis B virus that is resistant to lamivudine. … Headaches. Fatigue. Weakness. Dizziness. Stomach or back pain. In rare cases, NRTIs have caused severe liver … for hepatitis B, there is a chance that the virus will come back after you've stopped treatment. The virus may also …
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… alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Learn more Heart … or drug use, talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Learn more Heart …
Medications
… care professional. This medication may also be used for COVID-19, but is only effective in hospitalized patients who … the cap tightly closed. After each use, place the bottle back into the carton to protect from light. After opening, … care professional. This medication may also be used for COVID-19, but is only effective in hospitalized patients who …
