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… have only minor reactions that may last a couple of days after being immunized. RabIg is prepared from donated human … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … against measles, mumps, rubella or chickenpox within the past 14 days There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after tetanus immune globulin? Common reactions to TIg may … against measles, mumps, rubella or chickenpox within the past 14 days There is no need to delay getting immunized …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The Tdap vaccine is … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of …
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… that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and … injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome … risk of TSS than others. Risk factors for TSS include: Past history of SA toxic shock syndrome Prolonged use of a …
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… Vietnamese Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s blood or body fluid …
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… firm Cook tofu Remove the skin and bones from fish and poultry such as chicken, duck and turkey Be sure fish, … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your … 12 month old babies. Solid foods can be offered before or after human milk or formula. Do what works best for you and …
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… a more goal-oriented approach. At a minimum, your child should be comfortable sitting on the toilet for a few … your child on the toilet while fully dressed. Later, try putting your child on the toilet after a diaper change. … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … closely with influenza susceptible animals including poultry, dairy and swine industry workers How is the vaccine …
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… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast or chest tenderness Vaginal spotting or bleeding in the week or month after If … mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. You should have a period within 3 weeks after taking ECPs. If …
