916 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… certain health conditions or medications that weaken your immune system. TB infection happens when the TB germs are … The chance of this happening increases when a person’s immune system is weakened. This is because the immune system is what keeps the TB germs in a sleeping state …
Healthy eating
… and energy. Good nutrition also promotes healing, supports immune function, and helps you feel your best. This handout … stay strong and is important for healing and keeping your immune system healthy. Sources of protein include fish, … cancer treatment. Taking supplements to boost your immune system is not recommended and may not be safe. There …
Health topics
… and even death from the smallpox vaccine, routine smallpox immunization ended in Canada in 1972. Smallpox virus is … of a serious reaction from the vaccine, routine smallpox immunization doesn't occur. All children and most adults in … information. Chickenpox (Varicella) Immunizations Citations Centers for Disease …
Health topics
… Measles , rubella , chickenpox , or mumps . AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) . It develops in the late stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. This virus attacks the immune system. It makes it hard for the body to fight off …
Medical tests
… heart valves. A blood infection may also develop when the immune system is weak. This can occur in infants and older … ) that change how well your body can fight infections (immunity). For a blood culture, a sample of blood is added … heart valves. A blood infection may also develop when the immune system is weak. This can occur in infants and older …
Medical tests
… Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) . The antibodies are made by the immune system to fight an infection. Mono tests include: … a disease or uses medicine that causes problems with the immune system. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing … EBV antibody test can also detect the type of antibodies (immunoglobulins) present in the blood. The type of antibody …
Medical tests
… gondii parasite . Your body's natural defence system ( immune system ) will make these antibodies only if you have … infection. Baby has toxoplasmosis. Person with a weakened immune system, such as someone who has HIV , has a chance of … gondii parasite . Your body's natural defence system ( immune system ) will make these antibodies only if you have …
Health topics
… Age 12 and Older Dealing With Emergencies Handwashing Immunizations Immunizations and Pregnancy Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and … Age 12 and Older Dealing With Emergencies Handwashing Immunizations Immunizations and Pregnancy Respiratory …
Health topics
… for making protein, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, immune system health. Nuts and seeds, legumes, leafy green … production of sperm, normal growth and sexual maturation, immune system health. Meats, fish, poultry, leavened whole … for making protein, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, immune system health. Nuts and seeds, legumes, leafy green …
Health topics
… rye, and other grains. This problem starts when the body's immune system attacks the small intestine when gluten is eaten. The immune system is supposed to fight off viruses and other … it turns on the person's own body. (This is called an autoimmune disease.) Celiac disease seems to run in families. …
