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… What causes it? Pink eye is most often caused by a virus. It usually occurs at the same time as or right after … have had a cold. Less commonly, pink eye can be caused by infection with bacteria. Dry air, allergies, smoke, and … from one eye to the other eye. When pink eye is caused by a virus, symptoms usually start in one eye and may then spread …
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… contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part … was widely available) and will be protected from natural infection. If you were born before 1970 and know you did not … rubella? Measles, mumps and rubella are diseases caused by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when …
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… Depression? Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Ear Problems: … Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine? …
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… 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 casual …
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… What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary … 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. …
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… (jaundice). Jaundice may be caused by liver disease ( hepatitis ), blood disorders ( hemolytic anemia ), or … function and watch for signs of liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis , or the effects of medicines that … levels of bilirubin in the blood may be caused by: Some infections, such as an infected gallbladder, or …
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… younger than 5 often develop wheezing during a respiratory infection. Children with a family history of allergies seem … certain viral infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) , rhinovirus (which causes the common cold), and influenza virus, …
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… (rubeola)? Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also … 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 …
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… fatal) liver disease in people who have a current or past infection with hepatitis B. Before starting treatment with this medication, … your doctor should order a test to see if you have hepatitis B. Your doctor may also order blood tests and …
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… health issues are often related to menstrual cycles, sex, infection, birth control methods, aging, medicines, or … Support Genital Herpes Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control … High-Risk Sexual Behaviour HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots …
