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… a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in 30,000), and encephalitis, an … 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 …
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… can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. Pertussis can … serious disease including permanent liver damage called cirrhosis. Hepatitis B is also 1 of the main causes of liver …
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… and not have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? If the bacteria that caused urethritis are …
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… urethra – the tube that passes urine What are the potential complications? If treated in time, trichomoniasis causes no …
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… at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications from some infections. Some of these infections … time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications during pregnancy occur during the first and … right away if you experience any of the following: Vaginal bleeding (passing clots or tissue) Belly pain or cramps …
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… Extreme heat may raise the risk of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go … Signs of heat related illness can also be similar to other complications that can arise in pregnancy and the postpartum … Decreased fetal movement A trickle or gush of fluid or bleeding from your vagina that doesn’t stop after going to …
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… or bacterial pneumonia which affect the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and … people are hospitalized and may die from influenza and its complications during years with widespread or epidemic … the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average …
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… age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged … the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can … in elderly people. Influenza can also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other …
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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 …
