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… Information Overview Many people worry about getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle … on: How much infected blood you are exposed to. How much virus is in the blood. Some people with viral infections have more of the virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the …
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… their regular shots. What causes it? Measles is caused by a virus. It is spread when a person who has it coughs, sneezes, or shares food or drinks. The virus can travel through the air. This means that you can … people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, …
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… system (the immune system). This is called an autoimmune disease . In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the immune system … , which can cause a type of food poisoning. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) , which can cause fever, chills, sore throat, … swollen glands, body aches, and fatigue. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) , which can cause mononucleosis (mono). Human …
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… A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should … HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: Those who will be living, working or …
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… at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may …
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… While it is not a complication specific to mono, a serious disease known as Reye syndrome can develop if you give … American Academy of Pediatrics (2012). Epstein-Barr virus infections (infectious mononucleosis). In LK Pickering … American Academy of Pediatrics (2012). Epstein-Barr virus infections (infectious mononucleosis). In LK Pickering …
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… vaccine helps protect against the Japanese encephalitis virus, an infection spread by infected mosquitoes. The … you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on the season of travel, location, length of … in behavior. Currently, there is no drug treatment for the disease. Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to people from …
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… Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink … all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies …
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… Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules Snoring Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and respiratory … Chronic Lung Disease in Infants Colds COPD Coronavirus (COVID-19) Croup Cystic Fibrosis Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Influenza (Seasonal Flu) …
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… Rotavirus On this page: What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestinal … severity. Rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus disease. Depending on which brand of vaccine is used, …
