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… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File … the same household with someone who has hepatitis B are at higher risk of getting infected and should get the hepatitis …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those … of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do …
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… Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC …
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… who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very …
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… lead to death. The risk of getting this cancer seems to be higher for breast implants with a textured surface than for implants with a smooth surface. Some women are at higher risk for problems from surgery. This includes women who: Are obese. Have high blood pressure. Have diabetes. Smoke. Are in poor …
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… levels begin to rise in the mid- to late evening, remain high for most of the night, and then go down early in the … levels begin to rise in the mid- to late evening, remain high for most of the night, and then go down early in the …
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… The initial evaluations on virtual colonoscopy were done by highly trained radiologists, so the results of your virtual … The initial evaluations on virtual colonoscopy were done by highly trained radiologists, so the results of your virtual …
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… and lowers your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. It gives you the … and lowers your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. It gives you the …
Medications
… failure, heart attack) stroke kidney problems diabetes high cholesterol level lung disease obesity difficulty breathing during sleep (apnea) high blood pressure bone cancer blood clots (such as in the … products). Some men, especially older adults, are at a higher risk for developing enlarged prostates or prostate …
Medications
… how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the … especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower …
