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… right away if you have shingles near your eye or nose. Treatment can help prevent lasting eye damage. There are shingles vaccines for … and loss of feeling or vision in one or both eyes. Intense ear pain and a rash around the …
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111 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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44a What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened …
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… 18, because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Oral antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) … 18, because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Oral antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) …
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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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… daily over a long period of time. Your body forms a tolerance to it. If this happens, you … directly to the skin. Examples include some forms of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … daily over a long period of time. Your body forms a tolerance to it. If this happens, you …
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… Learning Center Learn about the immune system The immune system is the body's natural … or lupus, can be very hard to deal with. Our topics can help you cope with immune system … Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise …
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… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … to pay attention to the health of your skin, hair, and nails so you can prevent … . Scalp Problems . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action …
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… has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from … Avoid close contact with people who have contagious illnesses until their symptoms … these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of …
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… Redness and swelling at the site of the shot (injection) last longer than 48 hours. Your … Many immunizations are given as shots (injections). Your child may experience brief … . Swelling or redness. The area around the injection site may become red and swollen. …
