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… contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part … was widely available) and will be protected from natural infection. If you were born before 1970 and know you did not … rubella? Measles, mumps and rubella are diseases caused by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when …
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… Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. Mild cases cause a rash … is spread through the bite of mosquitoes that carry the virus. The virus cannot spread from person to person through casual …
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… What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary … near you or shares food or drinks. You can spread the virus from 7 days before to 9 days after symptoms start. You are most likely to spread the virus 1 to 2 days before and 5 days after symptoms start. …
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… (rubeola)? Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also … their regular shots. What causes it? Measles is caused by a virus. It is spread when a person who has it coughs, sneezes, or shares food or drinks. The virus can travel through the air. This means that you can …
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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune … for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is … is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and …
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… at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over … HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis …
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… recovering from a minor illness, such as a cold or an ear infection. Has a slight fever. Has had recent exposure to … Citations National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (2007, accessed November 2011). Some … MD - Internal Medicine National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (2007, accessed November 2011). Some …
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… health issues are often related to menstrual cycles, sex, infection, birth control methods, aging, medicines, or … Support Genital Herpes Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control … High-Risk Sexual Behaviour HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots …
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… A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. … Babies with a fever often have an infection caused by a virus, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Infections caused … Age 11 and Younger Poisoning Rash, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Adaptation …
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… has a cold, antibiotics won't help. Colds are caused by viruses, and antibiotics can't treat viruses. There is also a risk of side effects from … include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also kill good bacteria contributing …
