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… are used to prevent transmission of diseases such as HIV or hepatitis . These precautions are used by health care … to potentially infectious fluids. Health care workers should always use protective barriers to protect themselves … (needlestick). Dealing With Emergencies Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) …
Medications
… needs. Warning Although this product is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely cause serious liver problems. It may make other liver problems (such as hepatitis B) get worse. Before starting this product, tell … Gently mix and give all of the dose right away. The mixture should be taken within 15 minutes without chewing or …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Warning Severe worsening of hepatitis (rarely including death) has occurred when … your doctor will monitor you closely for signs of worsening hepatitis. If you are instructed to stop taking this … problems liver transplant During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …
Medications
… with this medication, your doctor will test you for hepatitis B. If needed, treatment for hepatitis B or other infections should be done before receiving this medication. This …
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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be … is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune system, …
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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be … are given by injection. People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and …
Medications
… a serious (sometimes fatal) allergic reaction. Your doctor should order a blood test to measure your risk before you … with this medication for more details. You should be tested for hepatitis B infection before starting this medication. If …
Medications
… product and your specific health needs. Warning Patients should be tested for hepatitis B infection before starting this medication. If …
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… services Reduce sharing of substance use equipment Reduce hepatitis C and HIV Reduce deaths and harms from drug … knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people …
Medical tests
… the needle goes into the liver, you may feel a pain in your shoulder. This is called referred pain. It's caused by pain … liver diseases (such as cirrhosis), infections (such as hepatitis), and liver tumour. Find the cause of abnormal … disease. See how much the liver is inflamed or scarred by hepatitis or other liver diseases. See whether other liver …
