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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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When healthcare workers get novel coronavirus, are they getting any special treatment that normal people don't have access to?

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I have panic attacks in CT scanners. How do I explain this to healthcare workers?

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What are the consequences of a healthcare worker who is unresponsive to the hepatitis b vaccine?

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What vaccinations should I get as a healthcare worker in public service, besides HAV HBV and MMR?

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Hi. I currently do not have any symptoms but I am asthmatic. Had previous TB. And a Healthcare worker. A radiographer. I wanted to check if I qualify for an oximeter. I am currently checking my temp everyday but is it enough?

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I'm a healthcare worker. I've been expose to Covid19 positive patient when I attend to her at the counter. I only wearing a mask and not wearing any face shield. She also wearing a mask. The probability for me to get virus Covid19 is high or low?

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Is it legal to require mandatory h1n1 flu vaccine for healthcare workers?

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My just told me that I am positive for hep c antibodies. waiting for the RNA. I am a healthcare worker but I dont recall having any needle sticks or body fluid on me in the last 8 years. I do have a tattoo from 18 years ago. All liver tests normal. ?

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Hi. My mother is a frontline healthcare worker. She has been having an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine for 7 days. I'm looking to discuss her symptoms with someone and seeking advice about next steps. Please advise. Thank you?

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I am post menopausal and a healthcare worker. Havent had a period for 5 years. I lifted on a patient and then within minutes had vaginal bleeding, bright red, with mild cramping. The bleeding lasted for on a few minutes , should this be concerning?

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Hello. Im a healthcare worker. Istarted with sinus congestion then a fever. Two day later a cough sore throat. Now productive with a rash.

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