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… your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting … free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Respiratory illness Getting vaccinated helps protect … the health of British Columbians and reduce the number of infections by vaccine-preventable diseases. ImmunizeBC …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms … to circulate in our communities. The protections against infection that COVID-19 immunizations provide decrease over …
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… influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. … less severe and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It … immunized with the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and … Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… inactivated influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an … appetite. Fewer than 1 in 20 people may have oculo-respiratory syndrome (ORS). Symptoms of ORS include red …
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… What are colds? Colds are the most common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're spread by coughs, sneezes, and close …
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… Vietnamese What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of …
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… October 9, 2024 Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, …
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… joints, such as from the elbow to the shoulder. A skin infection at the site of the bite or sting. Serum sickness . … a headache about 3 to 21 days after the use of antiserum. A virus infection. Infected mosquitoes can spread the West … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… affect adults, such as: Croup . Infection of the lower respiratory system (such as bronchiolitis or respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] ). Blockage of the airway by an inhaled object, …
