Infectious Diseases: Prevention

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Rimantadine
Drug
04/11/07, Healthwise
Before taking rimantadine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a seizure disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.
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Quinine
Drug
12/14/06, Healthwise
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine because of the risk of serious side effects or death. As of December 2006, Qualaquin is the only brand of quinine that is approved by the FDA.
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Immune globulin (intramuscular) (IGIM)
Drug
08/23/04, Healthwise
IGIM is made from human plasma (part of the blood) and may contain infectious agents (e.g., viruses) that can cause disease. Although IGIM is screened, tested, and treated to reduce the possibility that it carries an infectious agent, it can still
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Mefloquine
Drug
08/10/04, Healthwise
Mefloquine is not 100% effective for the prevention of malaria. Protective clothing, insect repellents, and bednets are important components of malaria prophylaxis. Seek medical attention for any illness with fever that occurs after return from a m
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Chloroquine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that chloroquine works is unknown.
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Primaquine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Notify your doctor if your urine turns dark.
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Pyrimethamine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic drug. It prevents the growth and reproduction of parasites.
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Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine
Drug
07/13/07, Healthwise
The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. In most cases, this vaccine is given as 2 separate shots, 2 months apart. A booster dose is then given 2 months after the last shot, or no later than 18 months of age.
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Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-OMP) vaccine
Drug
07/12/07, Healthwise
The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot, or at 15 months of age.
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Rabies vaccine
Drug
06/14/06, Healthwise
People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting rabies vaccine. However, if you have been exposed to the rabies virus, you should get the
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