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… can cause confusion. However, the influenza virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to be more severe than these … against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses. Fact: Influenza vaccines do not protect against … elderly people and people who have certain chronic health conditions, the vaccines may not prevent influenza …
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… COVID-19 symptoms Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses including the flu and common cold. Symptoms may … the symptoms associated with COVID-19 are common to other conditions. For more information on what you can do if you …
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… What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting … These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which affect the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. … who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater …
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… common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're … things you can do to help prevent colds and other upper respiratory infections (URIs): Wash your hands often. Be … expected. Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age …
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… protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes … assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First … is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infection of the airways and lungs caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Symptoms of …
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… body's way of removing foreign material or mucus from the lungs and upper airway passages or of reacting to an … There are many causes of a productive cough, such as: Viral illnesses. It's normal to have a productive cough when you … you might have a fever, but you're not sure. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… chest pain that occurs when you cough may be from an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. Burning chest or … by shingles . An injury such as a broken rib or bruised lung can be quite painful. The pain may be worse when you … of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and the chest wall may occur. This is called pleurisy …
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… Nuvaxovid) protects against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes … is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infection of the airways and lungs caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Symptoms of … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac … blood test, urine test, or looking at mucus from your lungs. How are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever …
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… encouraging regular physical activity. Preventing common illnesses. Taking precautions to prevent colds and other respiratory infections is important for a child with Down … encouraging regular physical activity. Preventing common illnesses. Taking precautions to prevent colds and other …
