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… by cancer chemotherapy. Dexamethasone may also be used for COVID-19, but is only effective in hospitalized patients who … as nausea, dizziness, weakness, or muscle/joint pain. To prevent these symptoms while you are stopping treatment with … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). …
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… of Canada (PHAC), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) … with Zika. How can you prevent Zika virus? There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. But you can protect yourself from … with Zika. How can you prevent Zika virus? There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. But you can protect yourself from …
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… given through a vein (intravenous, or IV) and get help preventing other illnesses such as pneumonia . If you have … evening when mosquitoes are the most active. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile virus in humans, but … evening when mosquitoes are the most active. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile virus in humans, but …
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… the emergency use of anakinra to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients with pneumonia and who … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Older adults may be at …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams … with anticoagulants (blood thinners). These medicines help prevent new clots and keep existing clots from growing. If … a healthy weight, and not smoking. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Learn more Blood …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … your child to do the same. See that your child gets all the vaccines your doctor recommends. Medicines to prevent RSV … of infection. See that your child gets all of his or her vaccines . Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP), …
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… nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can … involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b Rabies immune globulin and vaccine . How can rabies be prevented? Vaccinate your pets …
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… consequences for those who are pregnant. The vaccination to prevent rubella protects against these complications. A … pregnant, talk with your doctor about getting a rubella vaccine before pregnancy. A test for rubella IgM antibodies … pregnant, talk with your doctor about getting a rubella vaccine before pregnancy. A test for rubella IgM antibodies …
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… to take the full course of antibiotics. How can you help prevent it? The best way to prevent traveller's diarrhea is … to help you determine what prevention measures—such as vaccines, antimalarial medication, or supplies to treat … to help you determine what prevention measures—such as vaccines, antimalarial medication, or supplies to treat …
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… Basics Health Tools How It Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and the hepatitis B vaccine. For long-term (chronic) hepatitis B, you may get … antiviral medicine. Can it be prevented? The hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. Adults age 19 …
