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… This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing your body's natural defense (immune system). This helps prevent your body from rejecting … pain weakness Because this drug works by weakening the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight …
Medications
… a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue. This leads to … versus host disease). Abatacept works by weakening your immune system. For patients with arthritis, this effect … side effects. Because abatacept works by weakening the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight …
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… a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue. This leads to … makes it harder to move. Abatacept works by weakening your immune system. This effect helps to slow down joint damage … side effects. Because abatacept works by weakening the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight …
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… the vaccine. This vaccine works by helping the body produce immunity (through antibody production) that will prevent you … B, you will also receive an injection of hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG). HBIG is a dose of antibodies against … dose of vaccine (often called a booster shot). If you have immune system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, …
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… or lower back. What causes it? Experts believe that the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking … of psoriasis isn't known. But experts believe that the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking … Pills that your doctor prescribes. Shots to help your immune system. Phototherapy. This involves exposing your …
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… Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection …
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… decreases your body's ability to fight infection ( impaired immune system ). Have vision in only one eye. Wear contact … fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child may be different …
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… (107°F) . In those cases, brain damage can occur. Childhood immunizations can reduce the risk for fever-related … No vaccine is 100% effective. But most routine childhood immunizations are effective for 85% to 95% of the children … Bacterial infections , such as a urinary tract infection . Immunizations. Teething does not cause fever. If a baby is …
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… and adult disease prevention Infant vision and dental care Immunizations Environmental health hazards Advice on …
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… when you are a caregiver, because stress can weaken your immune system. A weak immune system makes you more likely to get sick. Think about … when you are a caregiver, because stress can weaken your immune system. A weak immune system makes you more likely to …
