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… vaccine was given. Mild symptoms may occur in some people after getting the vaccine, especially those receiving the … (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness) after getting an influenza vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré … paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after …
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… care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the … no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear 14 to 21 days after a person is infected with the rubella virus. In most cases, symptoms appear 14 to 17 days after exposure to the virus. What if I have been exposed to …
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… that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and … In general, TSS symptoms can develop as soon as 12 hours after a surgical procedure. Symptoms usually develop in 3 to … or menstrual cups. If you experience the above symptoms after using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or …
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… care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain … mouth, nostrils and eyes. Put on clean clothes and bedding after applying treatment. Itchiness may continue for up to 4 weeks after treatment. This is common and will improve. Do not …
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… the virus to others from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first few days after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, … illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or the blisters have crusted. …
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… concerns, this is specified when the vaccine is approved. After a vaccine has been approved for use, its safety is … provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects happen after getting the vaccines. There is an extremely rare … one in million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction after getting a vaccine. If this happens, it is most likely …
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… inside the mouth. Symptoms can start as soon as 7 days after a person is infected with the measles virus. What if I … the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 hours after exposure in order to be protected against the measles … can spread the virus to others from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can …
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… are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or foam, rub your hands together … I wash my hands? You should wash your hands before or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of … your teeth Insert or remove contact lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care of a sick child Wipe …
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… to other people. Symptoms can appear from 12 to 25 days after mumps virus infection. What if I have been exposed to … should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it … can spread the virus to others from 7 days before to 9 days after symptoms develop. If you have mumps you can help …
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… symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically occur 1 to 3 days after becoming infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to … trained. It can spread when hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then … handlers who do not wash their hands with soap and water after using the washroom. You can become ill if you eat the …
