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… Yellow fever vaccine helps protect against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … for workers routinely exposed to the yellow fever virus, such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults …
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… Conditions Basics What is hepatitis E? Hepatitis E is a virus that can infect the liver. Unlike other forms of hepatitis, the hepatitis E virus usually doesn't lead to long-term illness or serious … from or touching an infected pig. It's uncommon to get the disease directly from another person. There's no evidence …
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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, … influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. Common reactions to the …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome … that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United …
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… is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and nervous system. It spreads …
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… proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is … its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is … inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes more testing …
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… is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a mild illness but can be very … person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads through droplets in the air. You can become …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health Canada and … a chickenpox-like rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, …
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… What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver . In time, it can lead to … infection. Many people don't know that they have the virus until they already have some liver damage. This can …
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… the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What causes it? … near you or shares food or drinks. You can spread the virus from 7 days before to 9 days after symptoms start. You are most likely to spread the virus 1 to 2 days before and 5 days after symptoms start. …
