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… have been immunized (vaccinated) against or infected by a virus or bacteria, your body forms an immunity to it. Full immunity can protect you from future infection, either for a lifetime or a limited period. … guarantee that you are now fully immune. It depends on the virus or bacteria. Before pregnancy: Rubella, measles, …
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… influenzae type b disease (Hib) Varicella (chicken pox) Rotavirus Pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases Human papilloma virus (for girls) Did you know? When babies have procedures … website. Flu shots Influenza immunization protects against viruses that cause the "flu." The virus changes every year, …
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… forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health Canada and … a chickenpox-like rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, … eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious …
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… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is … its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is …
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… Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older Heartburn Hyperventilation Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older + - Ears Body … Baby Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) Sexually Transmitted Infections Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under …
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… lymph fluid as it flows through them, trapping bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances, which are then … swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumour develops in or near the lymph node. … (varicella), or mumps. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), which results in fever, sore throat, and fatigue, or …
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… A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine protects against infection from the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should … likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: Those who will be living, working or …
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… chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a … health care provider. What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It spreads …
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… (mono), which is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) . The antibodies are made by the immune system to fight an infection. Mono tests include: Rapid mono test. This test … done to help diagnose a recent mono infection. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody testing is also done to help diagnose …
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… health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B infection can cause serious problems … engineered (man-made in the laboratory) piece of the virus. It does not contain live virus, so you cannot get …
