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Your babys immune system and vaccines

… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that … Experience for Your Child Child Immunization Series Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …

Mumps

… What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before … and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads through droplets in the air.You can be exposed …

Rabies

… serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and nervous system. It spreads … may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is inside, close all doors and …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a … disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the … serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been infected …

Tuberculosis TB

… parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. Common reactions to the … infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle pain, …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, … Symptoms start 3 to 6 days after being infected with the virus. Symptoms usually start suddenly and may include a … in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as …

Shingles vaccine

… shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. … This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year …

Facts about influenza the flu

… infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of … risk of hospitalization following infection with influenza virus. In Canada, thousands of people are hospitalized and … coughing, sneezing or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread when you touch tiny droplets from a …