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… Hepatitis B Immune Globulin - Injection On this page: Uses … is used to prevent a certain serious virus infection (hepatitis B) in people who have been exposed to this virus … also be given after a liver transplant to prevent return of hepatitis B infection in people with previous infection. Ask …
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… Hepatitis-A/Hepatitis-B Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To … vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A and B viruses. Hepatitis A infection can be mild with no symptoms or a …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 … Spanish Document Vietnamese How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or …
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… Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this … Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an … dialysis for kidney failure. May have been exposed to hepatitis B. May come in contact with other people's blood …
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… Hepatitis B: How to Avoid Spreading the Virus Actionset … The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or … people in close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or blood products, …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 … last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. …
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… Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Immunization against the hepatitis A virus (HAV) is recommended for anyone Travelling … to a part of the world where sanitation is poor or where hepatitis A is a known problem, see your doctor about …
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… Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b … 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) Hepatitis B (HB) Polio (IPV) Haemophilus influenzae type b … at 18 months of age. This vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their …
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… person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, … consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be determined based …
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… (Ig) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies … donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for … have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who …
