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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, … vaccine, seniors should be immunized against pneumococcal disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against … for people who have heart, lung or other health conditions. These complications can sometimes be fatal. For …
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… liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … Some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … – Hepatitis C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and risks For more information on who should be …
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… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. … promote good health while living with HCV, learn about the disease and consider the following: Access direct-acting …
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… anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. … These infections are called invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection … cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the symptoms of …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … contains a weakened form of rotavirus that does not cause disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The … vaccine prevents more than 3 out of 4 cases of rotavirus disease, and almost all severe cases, including …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working … chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal …
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… free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical … of vaccine is recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, or peritoneal …
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… medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require … medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver … cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young … in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 cases). Both of these conditions are temporary and rarely result in permanent …
