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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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… for Psoriasis Pilonidal Disease Pinworms Pityriasis Alba Pityriasis Rosea Poison Ivy, … Treatment Smallpox Snake and Lizard Bites Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Squamous Cell …
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… States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and western and northern European countries), the … States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and western and northern European countries), the …
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… It depends on the virus or bacteria. Before pregnancy: Rubella, measles, mumps, chickenpox … the vaccination. footnote 1 Before or during pregnancy: Flu (influenza), COVID-19, and … diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccines during pregnancy is considered safe for your fetus. …
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… the person is infected. Before there was a vaccine, smallpox used to cause death all … the world. Thanks to widespread use of the vaccine, the last natural case of smallpox … reactions and even death from the smallpox vaccine, routine smallpox immunization ended …
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… (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Pleurisy … (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Pleurisy …