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Toxic shock syndrome

… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …
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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 …
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Japanese encephalitis vaccine

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Financial abuse of older adults

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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

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Norovirus

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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to humans include: …
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Facts about chickenpox

… encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

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Rubella

… and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear …