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Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious … chickenpox include pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, …

Yersiniosis

… bacteria can be carried in the stomach or intestinal tract of people and animals, including domestic and wild …

Hand foot and mouth disease

Measles

… age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 … of being exposed to measles can protect against measles infections or make the illness less severe. For more …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an … blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO infections are difficult to treat because of resistance to … antibiotics is a concern as they are used to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include meningitis, an infection of the … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood … see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus … There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. Antibiotics are recommended if you have close …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious …