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… Treatment Overview Prevention Setting a Goal to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Medicines … is a warning sign that you are at risk for getting type 2 diabetes . It means that your blood sugar is higher … tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. Most people who get type 2 diabetes have prediabetes first. What causes …
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… at least 15 minutes. This greatly reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care … involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b Rabies immune globulin and vaccine . How can rabies be prevented? Vaccinate your pets …
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… that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ may be identified using a microscope or … and sometimes of the throat. Group A streptococcus. This type of bacteria can cause strep throat , scarlet fever , … strep throat is not present. Neisseria meningitidis . This type of bacteria can cause meningitis . If bacteria grow in …
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… have a wound and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for people with the following types of wounds: A dirty wound (e.g. contaminated with dirt, … TIg even if you have received 3 or more doses of a tetanus vaccine. You may also be given a tetanus vaccine when you …
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… device that can help "make" sound if you have a certain type of severe hearing loss in both ears. The implant does … to pick up sound. Speech processor worn on the body. Some types may be worn behind the ear. Small device placed under … device that can help "make" sound if you have a certain type of severe hearing loss in both ears. The implant does …
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… to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. Depending on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after the … immunization history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term protection against …
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… harder to move. This medication is also used to treat other types of arthritis (such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, … before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Certain types of vaccines (live vaccines) should not be given during or …
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… move better. This medication is also used to treat other types of arthritis (such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, … before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Certain types of vaccines (live vaccines) should not be given during or …
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