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Medications
… to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side … or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such … having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu …
Medications
… product is used to prevent and control bleeding episodes in people with von Willebrand disease. It may also be used to … of breath/rapid breathing chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating coughing up blood confusion sudden dizziness/fainting … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your …
Medications
… last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. People using this medication may have serious side effects. … or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such … having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used short-term in people with a certain type of bleeding disorder (hemophilia) … from having a tooth pulled (extraction). It is also used in people with other high-risk bleeding conditions to control … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your …
Medications
… This medication is used to prevent or control bleeding in people with little or no factor IX (due to hemophilia B, … clotting factors to help the blood clot and stop bleeding. People with little or no factor IX are at risk for bleeding … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your …
Medical tests
… than the skin prick test but is more often positive in people who do not have symptoms to that allergen ( … are not as sensitive as skin tests but are often used for people who are not able to have skin tests. The most common … to certain allergens. IgE levels are often higher in people who have allergies or asthma. Other lab testing …
Medical tests
… with red blood cells , white blood cells , or platelets in people who have conditions such as thrombocytopenia , anemia … Problems may include: Bleeding from the biopsy site. People with bleeding problems have a higher chance for this. … dyes (stains) to see any changes in the blood cells more clearly. Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Normal: The marrow …
HealthLinkBC files
… to get immunized with these products than to get rabies. People usually have only minor reactions that may last a … infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune … and almost always fatal disease caused by the rabies virus. People can be infected with the virus if they are bitten or …
Health topics
… treatments. Help keep disease from spreading. Help protect people with weak immune systems , who may not be able to get … in Canada, such as polio, still exist in other countries. People who travel or move to Canada can bring these diseases … or seizures. It can lead to a hospital stay or even death. People with egg allergies can be safely immunized with the …
Health topics
… Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem for people who have diabetes. Diarrhea that occurs at night is … Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem for people who have diabetes. Diarrhea that occurs at night is …
