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Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell transplant These … vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you … speak with your health care provider. What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus …

Listeriosis

… Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria … or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not experience … can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis include …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How … confirm if you were tested for HIV. How can I prevent HIV infection? You can reduce your risk of HIV infection by using safer sex supplies such as condoms when …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … Complications from measles include pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs, and encephalitis, which is an … with influenza is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia. Pertussis The National …

Facts about influenza the flu

… Vietnamese What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza … also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which affect the lungs. The … to help clear a stuffy nose Anti-influenza drugs or antivirals are available by prescription, but these must be …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given as a nasal … because it provides better protection against influenza infection than the live vaccine in this age group. How is … with influenza is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia, which is an infection of the …

Yellow fever vaccine

… protect against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … the yellow fever virus, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. What are the possible reactions after the … Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a …

Hearing loss in adults

… may be due to a wax blockage, punctured eardrum or an ear infection. Certain types of conductive hearing loss can be … of hearing in one or both ears. The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an … to protect against influenza, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others … with influenza is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia which is an infection of the …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… care in a hospital. Some patients may be given anti-viral drugs. How is it spread? In Canada, the virus has been … How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid contact with deer …