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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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… 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 …
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… sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of …
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… Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism or diabetes Recent close …
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… people with weakened immune systems can be more serious. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung … as soon as possible to reduce the illness, and the risk for complications. Prevention methods may include antiviral …
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… to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications, occurring in 1 person in 1,000, include … damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from complications. Mature Minor Consent It is recommended that …
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… is the best way to protect against chickenpox and its complications. When you get your child immunized, you help … and those with weakened immune systems is more severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung …
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… get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of complications from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a … routinely recommended unless you are at increased risk of complications from traveller’s diarrhea. The vaccine also …
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… an autopsy. In individuals with vCJD, life-threatening complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after …
