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… weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as … headache, confusion and weakness. In very rare cases, WNV infection can result in death. If you develop a severe … there is no specific treatment, medication or cure for the infection. Most people who are infected with WNV get better, …
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… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … and Haemophilus influenzae type b? Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria … die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The …
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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is … The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have … sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell …
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… What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include … weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and … zoos Do not prepare food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, …
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… DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against hepatitis B infection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … and haemophilus influenzae type b? Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria …
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… stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and … disease can be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn … spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the spread of hand, …
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… 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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… immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts of hepatitis B antibodies … There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of HBIg. … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people …
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… helps protect against the Japanese encephalitis virus, an infection spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … stay and types of activities you do. Generally, the risk of infection is greater in agricultural or farming areas. The … Japanese encephalitis virus, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. Because the vaccine does not provide complete …
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… mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver … For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . … When a mother is infected with hepatitis B, or at risk of infection, her baby will receive 2 immunizations at birth. …
