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… Treatment Overview Allergy shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which small doses of substances … your doctor may need to make the decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped … shots to children younger than 5. If you have a weakened immune system (such as from HIV infection ) or an autoimmune …
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… and for growth and development problems. Get your child immunized as recommended. Don't let people smoke around your … and for growth and development problems. Get your child immunized as recommended. Don't let people smoke around your …
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… causes of post-polio syndrome. One theory is that the immune system plays a role. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … causes of post-polio syndrome. One theory is that the immune system plays a role. What are the symptoms? Symptoms …
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… than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood …
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… pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility from STIs, or immune system failure from advanced HIV disease If you have …
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… Plan , visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/ … allergic reaction? An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as … 2005-2016 Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . What can be done to create an allergy safe …
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… chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak immune system due to medication. What are the symptoms of … to find out where you can get a TST in your area. Visit ImmunizeBC at www.immunizebc.ca/finder to search for your local health unit’s …
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… #69k) Food allergy Food allergy happens when the body's immune system treats a protein in a food as harmful. Read …
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… child's natural defence system that helps fight infection ( immune system ) isn't fully developed. This makes them more … thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural … child's natural defence system that helps fight infection ( immune system ) isn't fully developed. This makes them more …
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… tissue. Type 1 diabetes starts because the body's immune system destroys those beta cells. So people who have … slowly developing form of type 1 diabetes called latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). Some rare forms of … and Social Support Diabetes Care Plan Immunizations Navigating Your Hospital Stay Type 1 Diabetes …
