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Medications
… Uses This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis … in the newborn baby. Vaccination is the best way to protect against these life-threatening diseases. Vaccines work by … encephalopathy, Guillain-Barre syndrome) current illness/infection immune system disorders (such as due to HIV …
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… vaccine? Japanese encephalitis vaccine helps protect against the Japanese encephalitis virus, an infection spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … Japanese encephalitis vaccine is the best way to protect against Japanese encephalitis virus, a serious and sometimes …
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… the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is … hepatitis A vaccine? The vaccine is the best way to protect against hepatitis A infection. When you get immunized, you …
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… steps to keep it from getting worse. Learn how to recognize infection and what you need to do every day to prevent it. … Do all you can to protect your arm or leg from injury and infection. Ask your doctor how to treat any cuts, scratches, … Check your feet often for cuts, blisters, or signs of infection. Take good care of your skin and nails. Use a mild …
Medications
… needs. Uses This vaccine is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. … cases can lead to a dangerous (rarely fatal) loss of body fluids (dehydration). Most severe cases occur in children … causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against rotavirus. Like any vaccine, it may not fully …
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… have low blood volume, you are given plasma and/or other fluids to maintain blood pressure. If you have lost a great … of overlapping safeguards to protect the blood supply against disease. These safeguards are implemented by … had hepatitis after age 11, or are at high risk for HIV infection. Blood testing. After donation, every unit of …
Medical tests
… years. The presence of certain antibodies means a recent infection, 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 …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is a combination of vaccines against several virus infections: measles (also known as rubeola), mumps, rubella … fatal) problems. Vaccination is the best way to protect against these infections. This vaccine contains live viruses …
Medications
… young children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause … risk for infection. Vaccination is the best way to protect against this life-threatening disease. Vaccines work by … History of infection with Hib does not always protect against future infections with Hib bacteria. Your child …
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… Overview What is a female condom? Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy … drugstores without a prescription. Provides some protection against STIs. Keeps semen from touching the woman's vagina. …
