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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A …
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… chemicals. Breathing in these substances can irritate your lungs or cause them to swell and get inflamed. If you … scientists, food processors). Chemicals used in the health care industry to sterilize equipment (health care … People who have occupational asthma usually have symptoms during the workweek. They may cough or wheeze. Or their …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying …
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… therapy increases the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is very bad and … low for long periods. Your need for oxygen depends on your health and the results of oximetry or an arterial blood gas … least 15 hours a day with as few interruptions as possible. During exercise. For some people with COPD, blood oxygen …
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… hear and respond to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby starts to learn expressive language skills. Around … Development Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … surgery (lumpectomy) , along with radiation therapy . During this type of surgery, the doctor cuts out the tumour … to make breast-conserving surgery an option. You have a health reason that keeps you from being able to have …
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… outside of the thigh to the knee area. Pain may be worse during activities such as walking, running, or sitting … knee. Pain may be severe enough at night that it disturbs your sleep. Tenderness when you press on the affected area … and Older Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… tested. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, ask your doctor or your provincial health authority. Since the symptoms are so alike, it makes … days after infection. The importance getting of a flu shot during COVID It's important to get your yearly influenza …
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… is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin. … Your doctor will do an examination and ask about your health history. Tests you may need include: A complete blood … excellent resource to help you and your family get the best care. Mild thalassemia, the most common form, does not need …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing …
