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Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine The vaccine against hepatitis B, a virus that affects primarily the liver. This series of three shots, given between birth and 2 weeks and at 2 and 6 months, may cause fussiness, low-grade fever,headache, and soreness at the injection site.
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Vaccine
A preparation, often of living weakened microorganisms, that is introduced into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease by causing the formation of antibodies.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, alcohol, toxic chemicals, and certain drugs. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowish skin caused by the buildup of bile pigments in the body), fever, appetite loss and gastrointestinal upset.
Virus
Ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
Liver
The largest organ in the body. The liver carries out many important functions, such as making bile, changing food into energy, and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood.
Shots
See specific allergy vaccination.
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
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Heparin Lock (Heplock)
A small tube connected to a catheter in a vein in the arm for easy access.
Heparin lock flush
Heparin lock flush is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin lock flush in plastic container
Heparin lock flush in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin lock flush preservative free
Heparin lock flush preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin lock flush preservative free in plastic container
Heparin lock flush preservative free in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium
Heparin sodium is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 1,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 1,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 1,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 10,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 12,500 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 2,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 2,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 2,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 20,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 20,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 20,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 20,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 25,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 5,000 units and sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.45 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container
Heparin sodium 5,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium in plastic container
Heparin sodium in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Heparin sodium preservative free
Heparin sodium preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Hepatamine 8 per cent
Hepatamine 8 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amino acids.
Hepatasol 8 per cent
Hepatasol 8 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amino acids.
Hepatic
Related to the liver.
Hepatic coma
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease. Also called hepatic encephalopathy.
Hepatic encephalopathy
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease. Also called hepatic coma.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, alcohol, toxic chemicals, and certain drugs. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowish skin caused by the buildup of bile pigments in the body), fever, appetite loss and gastrointestinal upset.
Hepatitis A
A virus most often spread by unclean food and water.
Hepatitis B
A virus commonly spread by sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, from mother to newborn at birth, or by using a needle that was used by an infected person. Hepatitis B is more common and much more easily spread than the AIDS virus and may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Hepatitis C
A virus spread by blood transfusion and possibly by sexual intercourse or sharing needles with infected people. Hepatitis C may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatitis C used to be called non-A, non-B hepatitis.
Hepatitis D (Delta)
A virus that occurs mostly in people who take illegal drugs by using needles. Only people who have hepatitis B can get hepatitis D.
Hepatitis E
A virus spread mostly through unclean water. This type of hepatitis is common in developing countries and has not occurred in the United States.
Hepatolite
Hepatolite is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): technetium tc-99m disofenin kit.
Hepatologist
A doctor who specializes in liver diseases.
Hepatology
The field of medicine concerned with the functions and disorders of the liver.
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Hepatitis B vaccine
Hib vaccine
A vaccine given to protect against Haemophilus influenzae type b, a serious bacterial infection that causes ear and airway infections and is the leading cause of meningitis in children under 2.
High-risk babies
Babies with a greater likelihood of developing an illness or dyingwithin the first few months of life. High-risk babies include those ofmothers infected with HIV or who have a drug or alcohol dependency.
High-risk pregnancy
A pregnancy with a higher than normal risk of developing complications. Such pregnancies include those with multiple fetuses or Rh incompatibility, and when the mother has had problems with miscarriage, pre-term labor, or placenta previa in earlier pregnancies.
Hindmilk
Breast milk, rich in fat, produced toward the end of a feeding. A baby must nurse for a while (there is no set time - it varies with the individual) to get the hindmilk.
Home monitor
A device used to monitor a baby's breathing or heartbeat to help preventsudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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