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… children and adults who have weakened immune systems. Complications from measles include pneumonia, which is an … immune. Mumps is generally a mild disease. However, complications, including encephalitis, are more common in … and those with weakened immune systems is more severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia, …
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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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… 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. Mumps causes fever, headaches, and swelling of the salivary glands and cheeks. More serious complications include encephalitis. About 1 in 20 people …
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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 …
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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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… 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 the salivary glands and cheeks. More serious complications include encephalitis, which is swelling of the …
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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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… 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 … parasites. You are most at risk of serious illness and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young …
