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… – Antibiotics are used in some vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination when the vaccine is being made. … that is in the flu vaccine in small amounts to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. If a person received a vaccine …
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… liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number …
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… can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of …
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… more severe than these viruses, and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza … in B.C., hundreds of people may die from influenza or its complications, such as pneumonia. Influenza can lead to … not prevent influenza completely but may decrease symptoms, complications and the risk of dying from influenza. Myth: I …
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… One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections …
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… usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, including: Those with … (such as sickle cell disease) can have life-threatening complications Those with weakened immune systems due to … risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either …
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… them, it means that the fever might be caused by a bacterial illness. Your child can return to social …
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… to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications such as encephalitis, which is a swelling of … damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from complications. Mumps causes fever, headache and swelling of the salivary glands and cheeks. More serious complications include encephalitis, which is swelling of the …
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… way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help … who get sick, up to 15 will die, even if treated. Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of … can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. The bacteria …
