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… with C. gattii as well. The infection itself is not spread from animals to humans or from humans to animals. … due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung …
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… calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, …
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… or a spleen that is not working properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV … up to 5 people will die. Pneumococcal infection is spread from one person to another by coughing, sneezing, …
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… Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all … future Your child is exposed to germs every day. Germs can spread easily in crowded places. Check the list below for …
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… (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB … but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. …
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… How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between … are ingested. Contaminated water is a major source of the spread of giardiasis. Giardia cysts can survive in lakes, … undercooked food contaminated with cysts. Giardia can also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care …
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… Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps muscles, nerves and … your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended …
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… a person who develops a rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the chickenpox vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the blisters … is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person …
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… develops a chickenpox-like rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the blisters … are diseases caused by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or …
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… damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection spreads by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It may spread through saliva by kissing, or sharing of food, … nose and throat caused by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria spread through the air when people sneeze or cough, or by …
