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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with …
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… nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. … STIs, such as hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms …
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… treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing … herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important …
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… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in … health care that is in the child's best interests without getting consent from the parent or guardian if the health … children are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the …
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… with you on your trip. Which immunizations do I need to get if I am planning to travel? The immunizations you need … good short-term protection. A second dose of vaccine should be given later for lifetime protection. A combined … Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes children receive 2 doses. For more information, visit …
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… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older … pertussis and who has a cough that lasts more than 1 week should see a health care provider. Is there a treatment? …
