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… been vaccinated or have not had chickenpox or shingles in the past should see a health care … HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What is shingles? The same virus that causes chickenpox causes shingles. For some people who have had …
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44b The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… it can cause a painful viral infection called shingles . What causes chickenpox, and how is … same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles (herpes zoster). How it is spread The … a person can get chickenpox from the fluid of shingles blisters. Symptoms The first symptoms …
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… a small child wear mittens or clean cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent … a small child wear mittens or clean cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent …
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… Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin … to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected chickenpox lesions can lead to toxic shock … any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a …
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… Condition Basics What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, …
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… than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine, Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella …
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14e The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… who has not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For … see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . … What is necrotizing … who has not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For …
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… 66 Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk … and brain. Rubella outbreaks in health care facilities are of concern due to the potential …
