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… The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine If symptoms occur, get treated early and do not go …
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… sweat, tears, urine, or feces of an HIV-infected person. Vaccines HIV is not spread by vaccines made from blood products, such as the hepatitis B vaccine and various immunoglobulins approved for use in …
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… medication may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer (such as thyroid, skin, blood). Tell your … that you are using this medication. Tell your doctor your vaccine history and ask if you need to get any vaccines … medication may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer (such as thyroid, skin, blood). Tell your …
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… dander, dust mites, cockroaches, or pollen. Taking certain types of allergy medicines may help your child. Exercise. … outside when it is cold and dry. Talk to your doctor about vaccines to prevent some infections. And ask about what … of asthma because of pollution and less exposure to certain types of harmful bacteria and other germs. footnote 1 As a …
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… Health Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood Types Risks of Blood Transfusion Receiving a Blood … through a blood transfusion. Getting the wrong blood type by mistake is the main risk in a blood transfusion, but … million units of blood transfused, getting the wrong blood type happens, at the most, 4 times. footnote 1 Transfusion …
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… have been near someone with tuberculosis. Areas where these types of fungal infections are commonly found include the … night sweats. Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). To …
