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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 … are not live virus vaccines and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, … mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from … can get chickenpox from someone with shingles. This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the …
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… COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, … is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccine may include tenderness, … mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … can help you determine whether you have influenza or a common cold. Symptoms Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Fever Rare Usual, sudden …
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… Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a … go away on its own without treatment. The virus is most commonly found on the genitals and anus. It is found less … or in the throat. Out of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 …
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… is produced by Clostridium botulinum , a bacterium that is commonly found in soil, on raw fruits and vegetables, on … The “boiling water bath” is a food preservation method commonly used in making jams. It involves dropping a basket … with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure canner is a large, …
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… eat can be messy! Give your baby time to explore and learn about food. When can I introduce common food allergens? To reduce the risk of a food allergy … and canned light tuna For more information If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care …
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… flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, which can cause confusion. … and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza … given as a nasal spray contains weakened influenza viruses. Common reactions to the live vaccine include mild symptoms …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? Influenza vaccines … or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. Common reactions to the vaccine include redness, soreness or … in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can …
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… strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) now make up about 1 in 5 SA infections in the community. Why are MRSA a … can be much harder to treat because of resistance to common antibiotics. CA-MRSA strains generally respond to … Because SA can be on the surface of the skin, the most common way MRSA spreads from person to person is by direct …
