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Dry Coughs

… causes of a dry cough include: Whooping cough (pertussis). Influenza . A swallowed or inhaled object. Mycoplasma … causes of a dry cough include: Whooping cough (pertussis). Influenza . A swallowed or inhaled object. Mycoplasma …

Mpox

… in hospital. Vaccination against mpox Imvamune® is the vaccine used in Canada to protect against mpox. It helps … your body build immunity without getting very sick. The vaccine can be used two ways: Before exposure to mpox The vaccine is given before you are exposed to the virus. This …

Importance of Immunizations

… weak immune systems . These people may not be able to get vaccines, or vaccines don't work well for them. Their only protection is … doesn't last very long. There are many other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… children are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the time, the vaccines are given by nurses at immunization clinics held at schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or …

Health and Safety Ages 2 to 5 Years

… Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Colds and influenza (flu) can occur at any time of year. These upper … your child immunized. Be sure your child gets all needed vaccines (immunizations). These vaccines provide important … Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Colds and influenza (flu) can occur at any time of year. These upper …

Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking

… attacks. More infections. People who smoke have more colds, influenza (flu), and pneumonia than people who don't smoke. … attacks. More infections. People who smoke have more colds, influenza (flu), and pneumonia than people who don't smoke. …

Infectious diseases

… Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Viruses Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: …

High Blood Pressure Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid

… (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Cold and influenza (flu) medicines. These often contain decongestants … (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Cold and influenza (flu) medicines. These often contain decongestants …

Younger-Looking and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking

… get sick less often, heal faster, and have fewer colds and influenza (flu) episodes. And they have less bronchitis and … get sick less often, heal faster, and have fewer colds and influenza (flu) episodes. And they have less bronchitis and …

Reye syndrome

… or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and …