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… ( oophoritis ), or the pancreas ( pancreatitis ). The mumps vaccine protects against the illness. This vaccine is part of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and … MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their …
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… ammonia to urea. This may be caused by cirrhosis or severe hepatitis . For this test, a blood sample may be taken from … blood may be caused by: Liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis . Reye syndrome . Heart failure . Kidney failure . … ammonia to urea. This may be caused by cirrhosis or severe hepatitis . For this test, a blood sample may be taken from …
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… isn't used, there's a chance of spreading diseases, such as hepatitis B , hepatitis C , or tetanus . Blood infections (sepsis) can … last shot was. You have not received 3 doses of the tetanus vaccine series. For a clean wound , you may need a shot if: …
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… may be a sign of a flare. Talk with your doctor about any vaccines you may need. With good self-care, most people who … (CMV) , parvovirus (such as fifth disease ), and hepatitis C infections eventually get lupus. The … (CMV) , parvovirus (such as fifth disease ), and hepatitis C infections eventually get lupus. The …
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… can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. If you do catch a cold or the flu, try … the disease. To learn more about the flu and the flu vaccines, and to access flu-related information from your … cold Dry coughs Common questions about the influenza (flu) vaccine Influenza (flu) complications Influenza (seasonal …
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… and spreading it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands … shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with … diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza vaccine and frequent hand washing Treatment No specific …
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… or touching the person with HIV. Get an annual flu vaccine to reduce the chance of getting the flu and … form of polio shot known as "Salk" or "inactivated virus" vaccine if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral "Sabin" form of the vaccine. If you are in the recommended age range, get the …
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… liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and long-term (chronic) hepatitis . IgG . High levels of IgG may mean a long-term … of IgG also get higher in IgG multiple myeloma, long-term hepatitis, and multiple sclerosis (MS) . In multiple … High levels of IgM can mean macroglobulinemia , early viral hepatitis, mononucleosis , rheumatoid arthritis, kidney …
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… in unpasteurized juice are toxigenic E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked … can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long …
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… pregnant, talk with your doctor about getting a rubella vaccine before pregnancy. A test for rubella IgM antibodies … pregnant, talk with your doctor about getting a rubella vaccine before pregnancy. A test for rubella IgM antibodies …
