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… Download PDF: Document English What is measles? Measles is a very serious and highly … and even death. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. Most …
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… vaccine? The MMR vaccine protects against: Measles Mumps Rubella The MMR vaccine contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is … child's routine immunizations. You can get a measles containing vaccine from public health …
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… vaccine? The MMRV vaccine protects against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) … The vaccine contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster … more protection for your child against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. …
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… 14b What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an …
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… Condition Basics What is measles (rubeola)? Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) … your body. It is also called rubeola. The measles vaccine protects against the illness. …
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… complications. Rubella also is called German measles or 3-day measles. How is it spread? The rubella virus … the illness. The vaccine is part of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and MMRV …
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93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or …
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… of a person's lifelong habits or patterns. Understanding some of the influences on the … of a person's lifelong habits or patterns. Understanding some of the influences on the …
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Download PDF: Document English Asthma symptoms Asthma is a common chronic condition causing swelling and inflammation of the airways. Asthma may present with one or more respiratory symptoms. …
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Overview Laboratory (lab) tests give your doctor information about your health. While these tests help give a clear idea of what's happening in your body, they may be confusing to you. What do the …