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… of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae Type b … may die. Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. While some polio infections show no symptoms, others …
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… known as monkeypox, is a disease caused by the mpox virus. It enters the body through broken skin (even if not … If you are exposed to mpox If you become ill If you test positive for mpox Vaccination against mpox How it … to mpox The vaccine is given before you are exposed to the virus. This helps protect you and reduce your risk of …
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… product and your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse … stopping this medication. Your doctor will monitor liver tests for several months after you stop … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
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… with your doctor the possible risks of infection with the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute … an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities …
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… What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … had chickenpox, you aren't likely to get it again. But the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness. If the virus becomes active again, it can cause a painful viral …
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… transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). Both drugs block the virus from growing and infecting more cells. … especially of: kidney disease liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C) mental/mood disorders (such as … pregnant. Your doctor should direct you to get a pregnancy test before starting this medication. During pregnancy, this …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Patients should be tested for hepatitis B infection before starting this medication. If … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
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… product and your specific health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection as well as HIV, your hepatitis … this medication. Your doctor will check your liver function tests for several months after you stop. Tell your doctor … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
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… advice for chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Kidney … for prevention of recurrent kidney stones Liver Chronic hepatitis Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for at …
