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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various …
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… and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, … that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very … for the rash to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a family member …
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… your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ … care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … and polio, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building … Improper or insufficient maintenance may result in system failure and require costly repairs or replacement. A failing … operation and maintenance. An owner of a sewage system should contact an authorized person to set up an annual …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ … infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, … against influenza, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well by …
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… tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral medications without …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. It is curable. … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of …
