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… This medication works by causing the body's defense system (immune system) to become more active. This form of the … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: immune system problems (including HIV, certain cancers such … macrolides such as erythromycin) drugs that weaken the immune system (including abatacept, corticosteroids such as …
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… Understanding COPD Managing COPD COPD flare-up action plan Immunizations Living with COPD For your information … COPD: Handling a flare-up C OPD Flare-Up Action Plan Immunizations People with COPD are at higher risk of severe … polysaccharide vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #62b) Immunizations Living with COPD Some lifestyle and …
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… the TB bacteria in your body, but your body's defences (immune system) are keeping it from turning into active TB. … people who: Have HIV or another illness that weakens the immune system. Have close contact with someone who has … know you have an infection. In a person who has a healthy immune system, the body usually fights the infection by …
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… bloodstream. The lymph system is an important part of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. … Hodgkin disease, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) , which develops after a person contracts HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This virus attacks the immune …
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… under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems (such as those with HIV or those being … pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems) Ensure freshness and quality by …
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… years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a weakened immune system due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ …
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… lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened immune systems. These bacteria are commonly found in the … rarely does it cause infections in people with weakened immune systems. What are the chances that I have or will get …
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… allergies? Allergies occur when your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain substances. The immune system treats a harmless substance as if it were a … allergy symptoms and other health problems. In some cases, immunotherapy might help. For this treatment, you get shots …
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… Children . Healthy Habits for Kids . Asthma in Children . Immunizations . Depression in Children and Teens . Health … More Mature Ways of Thinking Helping Children During Immunizations Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active … Development Hypospadias Ibuprofen Use in Young Children Immunizations That May Cause Fever Immunizations: Questions …
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… in place. An improperly formed urinary tract. An impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections … in place. An improperly formed urinary tract. An impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections …
