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What rhymes with phoebe?
tb. (its a vaccination)x
What is the difference between a tb shot and tb testing?
A TB test checks if you’ve been exposed to the bacteria, while a TB shot is a vaccine meant to help prevent the disease. They serve completely different purposes—one diagnoses, the other protects.
What happens if MMR vaccination is given two weeks after BCG vaccination?
Known to be HIV positive A serious disease Previous or current history of TB On systemic steroids Positive TB skin test in the past Live vaccines given in the last 4 weeks Previous BCG vaccination Pregnant or breastfeeding Raised temperature or fever General septic skin condition It is important to keep your record of BCG vaccination for future medical reference.
What are the risks and benefits of being vaccinated against tb?
because you can die
What causes more infections TB or Hepatitis?
Tuberculosis (TB) causes more infections globally compared to Hepatitis. According to the World Health Organization, TB affects millions of people each year, with an estimated 10 million new cases annually. While Hepatitis, particularly Hepatitis B and C, also poses significant health risks, the prevalence of TB infections is higher. Factors such as transmission methods, global health interventions, and vaccination efforts contribute to these differences in infection rates.
Is smoking cannabis after having a HPV shot and TB test bad in any way?
There are no special risks from smoking cannabis after an HPV shot and TB test. The risks are the same with or without those medical interventions.
What does the tb vaccination do?
The BCG vaccine contains a strain of mycobacterium bovis, which is a bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) in cattle. The bacteria have been altered so that they do not cause a TB infection but make your immune system produce antibodies. These make you immune (resistant) to the disease.
Should i be worry about a positive TB skin test?
If you had a vaccination where a scar was left on your arm you were probably injected TB and it would be fine, but you cannot be sure until you go back a get a chest x-ray to ensure that everything is okay
How do you balance the risks and benefits of vaccination now against the risks and benefits of stockpiling the vaccine?
It is always best to vaccinate immediately. The costs of treating a virus or a medical condition on a horse is too costly to wait.
What purpose this BCG vaccines are used?
BCG, or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. Many foreign-born persons have been BCG-vaccinated. BCG is used in many countries with a high prevalence of TB to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary disease.
What other issues can cause a positive reading of a TB skin test?
Issues such as previous BCG vaccination, infection with non-tuberculosis mycobacteria, recent viral infections, or incorrect administration of the test can cause a false positive reading of a TB skin test. These conditions may lead to a reaction to the purified protein derivative (PPD) that is similar to a true positive result for tuberculosis infection.
Can you give a flu shot with a TB needle?
Having TB or any lung disease makes you at higher risk of catching and having complications from Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09 Pandemic Flu).People with underlying medical problems, and especially those involving the lungs, are strongly encouraged to get the swine flu vaccine when it is available. You will likely be on the priority list to be able to receive the vaccine among the first groups to get the flu shots. Watch your local news programs, talk to your pulmonologist or attending doctor, and stay alert for news releases about the vaccination program in your location.
