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… spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment … Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung … the vaccine include soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Some people may have fever, headache, muscle …
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… with other vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the … spleen that is not working properly Sickle cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment An … vaccine may include soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience …
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… Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more serious. Complications from … Prevention methods may include antiviral medication, an injection of varicella zoster immune globulin or the varicella vaccine. What is the home …
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… from person to person. Had a mild reaction from a previous injection, such as redness at the site of the shot or a … vaccines at the same time. They worry that a child's immune system can't handle all those vaccines at the same … age in one doctor visit. Combination vaccines include: Hepatitis B/ Haemophilus influenzae type b. Diphtheria, …
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… dose of typhoid vaccine, or any component of the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A … bowel disease; or If you are pregnant Typhoid Vaccine Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and …
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… influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d … fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions … Speak with your health care provider if your child: Has an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Has …
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… (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural defence system. Without a … infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. You and your doctor can decide … Antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis after sexual, injection-drug use, or other nonoccupational exposure to HIV …
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… against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an injection. The vaccine does not protect against other … fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing …
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… medical visits: Blood test (24–28 weeks) A shot of Rh-immune globulin will be given to women who are Rh-negative Group B …
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… three most important elements of success in giving insulin injections include: Making sure you have the right dose of … immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or infection of the liver (hepatitis). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or infection of the liver (hepatitis). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …