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… Vaccines work by increasing the body's natural defense (immunity) against the virus. This vaccine does not protect … second dose given 6 to 12 months after the first dose. The vaccination schedule should be followed closely for the … care professional for more details. Before receiving this vaccination, tell your health care professional your medical …
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… professional for more details. If you are receiving this vaccination before spleen surgery or before receiving cancer … care professional your medical history, especially of: your vaccination/immunization history recent illness/fever immune … It is important to understand the risks and benefits of vaccinations. Discuss this with your health care …
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… only receive 1 injection. If the child is receiving this vaccination before spleen surgery or before receiving cancer … care professional your medical history, especially of: vaccination/immunization history recent illness/fever immune … It is important to understand the risks and benefits of vaccinations. Discuss this with your health care …
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… produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. Vaccination is the best method for preventing infection and … dose of vaccine you receive depends on your age. Influenza vaccination is not recommended in infants less than 6 months … upper arm, and infants receive it in the upper thigh. The vaccination is usually given in the time from September to …
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… These aren't vaccine side effects. You may need a COVID-19 test. How can you care for yourself after getting the … These aren't vaccine side effects. You may need a COVID-19 test. How can you care for yourself after getting the …
Medical tests
… Cold Agglutinins Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … such as pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, mononucleosis , hepatitis C , or other viral infections. High titres of cold … such as pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, mononucleosis , hepatitis C , or other viral infections. High titres of cold …
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… Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma—Overview A …
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… Tuberculin Skin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … can't tell the difference between a TB infection and a TB vaccination ( BCG vaccination ). More tests—such as a chest X-ray, a sputum …
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… Liver Function Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … well your liver is working, they cannot tell if you have hepatitis C . Tests that assess liver function Your doctor … (chronic) infection. If liver enzymes are high, a test for hepatitis C antibodies may be done to see if you have …
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… Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet …