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… are not live virus vaccines and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, … hospitalization and may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic …
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… break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form … can get chickenpox from someone with shingles. This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the …
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… is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccine may include tenderness, … hospitalization and may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic …
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… water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: Round foods … chicken bones Hard candies Objects: Coins are the most common cause of choking in young children. It is not usually … small magnets, metal hardware and fishing tackle are also common choking hazards Balloons are particularly dangerous …
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… causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach …
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… a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: … swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground Other, less common, ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: … people who are pregnant, have a weak immune system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … Toxoplasmosis …
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… causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach …
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… before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 … safer to get the vaccine than to get Japanese encephalitis. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare reactions include mild encephalitis, dizziness …
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… cuts or wounds, or bodily fluid containing blood Other less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care … of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people … HCV and still become infected again in the future. The most common symptoms of acute HCV may include: Fever Tiredness …
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… particularly in rural areas, where hepatitis A is common Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners …
