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… for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease …
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… to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as …
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… as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the darkening …
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… pregnant people, seniors and people with a weakened immune system are most at risk of becoming sick. How are …
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… combined immunodeficiency (SCID): SCID affects a baby’s immune system and makes it hard to fight against infections …
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… than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood …
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… allergic reaction? An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as …
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… chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak immune system due to medication. What are the symptoms of …
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… has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and …
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… lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or other illnesses may be affected more …
