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… Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary testing Emergency Intervention … of the Testing Order process, and information about for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV, see Testing Order for …
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… if a dirty method or equipment is used. Diseases include hepatitis B , hepatitis C , and tetanus . Be sure to think about all … pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical …
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… other vaccines, such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For … HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… Immunoglobulins On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … in your blood. Antibodies are substances made by the body's immune system in response to bacteria, viruses, fungus, … liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and long-term (chronic) hepatitis . IgG . High levels of IgG may mean a long-term …
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… prophylaxis (RPEP). These shots help the body's immune system destroy the disease in its early stages. … human antibodies against rabies, called human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG), or sometimes referred to as Rabies Immune Globulin (RabIg). The rabies vaccination series What …
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… disease that is passed (transmitted) through blood, such as hepatitis or HIV . But for puncture wounds from clean … pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical … to arrange for a shot. Some people may need tetanus immunoglobulin (IG) for a wound that is at high risk for …
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… tests in the panel show if an infection such as syphilis or hepatitis B is present. Another test can show if you are immune to rubella , also known as German measles. You may … Antibody Screen . Complete Blood Count (CBC) . Syphilis . Hepatitis B . Rubella . Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) . …
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… nerves are attacked by your body's own defence system (the immune system). This is called an autoimmune disease . In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the immune … you may get a plasma exchange or intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) . In a plasma exchange, blood is taken out …
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… and Polio. You may also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies Japanese Encephalitis … if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases the risk of miscarriage, …
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… PBC is unknown. But it may be related to a problem with the immune system , which is the body's natural defence system. … get worse. Get immunized. This includes vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B, influenza, shingles, and pneumonia. Because …
