Infectious Diseases: Prevention

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  • Rimantadine

    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

    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)

    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

    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

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that chloroquine works is unknown.

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  • Primaquine

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Notify your doctor if your urine turns dark.

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  • Pyrimethamine

    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

    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

    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

    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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