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… and flu Difference between influenza (flu) and a cold Dry coughs Common questions about the influenza (flu) vaccine … (flu) complications Influenza (seasonal flu) Productive coughs Relieving a cough Whooping cough (Pertussis) … Cold and flu …
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… vaccine protects against: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free … who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused …
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… common symptoms of respiratory illnesses. Chest Problems Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and … Syndrome (SARS) Sleep Apnea Sinusitis Tuberculosis (TB) Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Related topics: Breathing …
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… and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection spreads by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It may … against 3 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (or whooping cough) The Tdap vaccine offered in grade 9 is a … who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused …
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… protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) Hepatitis B (HB) Polio (IPV) Haemophilus influenzae … 5 people who get tetanus may die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused …
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… the doses are given 1 or more months apart. For example, whooping cough can be a deadly disease for babies. Babies need their … at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. They will have full protection in infancy …
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… Harmful treatments Respiratory illness Your newborn will cough and sneeze to clear their nose and lungs, but this doesn’t mean they have a cold. Don’t give your baby cough or cold medicine unless recommended by your health … Croup Croup: Managing a croup attack Pertussis (whooping cough) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection …
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… such as pneumonia or tuberculosis . Other causes include whooping cough and autoimmune problems, such as AIDS. Bronchiectasis … such as pneumonia or tuberculosis . Other causes include whooping cough and autoimmune problems, such as AIDS. …
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… the bronchial tubes swell and produce mucus. This makes you cough. There are two types of bronchitis: Acute Bronchitis … These tests are to make sure that you don't have pneumonia, whooping cough, or another lung problem. This is especially … These tests are to make sure that you don't have pneumonia, whooping cough, or another lung problem. This is especially …
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… etiquette: Wear a mask in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands … flu) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Sinusitis Whooping cough (pertussis) … Handling respiratory illnesses …
