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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a …
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… protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. The vaccine, called Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), … in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio virus. Examples of adults at increased risk include those … way to protect against polio, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of … and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … risk of hospitalization following infection with influenza virus. In Canada, thousands of people are hospitalized and …
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… of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it flows through them, trapping bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances, which are then … (varicella), or mumps. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), which results in fever, sore throat, and fatigue, or …
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… inactivated influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza … medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … Basics What is hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS)? Hantavirus … MD - Internal Medicine Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with … after completion of the vaccine series. Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease, … Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Infection in teenagers, adults and those with …
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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 weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part … rubella? Measles, mumps and rubella are diseases caused by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when …
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… recommended for adult travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water … caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking …
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… What is dengue fever? Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. Mild cases cause a rash … is spread through the bite of mosquitoes that carry the virus. The virus cannot spread from person to person through …
