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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given as a nasal … What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. A person …
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… Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Respiratory Therapy … the way that other children do. Breathing problems, lung infections, a cough that does not go away, and wheezing. … of the body's organs and systems. These include: Lungs and respiratory system. People with CF have thick and sticky …
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… fluid for several days. Problems with tattoos include: Infection at the tattoo site. If you think you have an … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Puncture Wounds Syphilis Tuberculosis (TB) …
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… acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. Often a person gets it a few days after having an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute …
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… 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. The immune system is …
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… on which type you have. Acute sinusitis is mainly caused by viruses but can also be caused by bacteria. The cause of … may not be known, or it may be related to allergies, infections, or nasal polyps. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … Avoid contact with people who have colds and other upper respiratory infections. Wash your hands often if you have …
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… What is influenza (flu)? Influenza (flu) is a viral infection . People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus , that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is … days missed from work and fewer visits to a doctor for respiratory infections, and it reduces the number of people …
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… subunit vaccine (Novavax Nuvaxovid) protects against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine …
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… and can also cause serious illnesses, such as West Nile virus. What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by …
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… What is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in … after the start of a cold and is usually caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold. Croup is contagious. The … Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Handwashing Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Taking Care of …
