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Fever,Age 3 and Younger - Topic Overview (
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Fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. Fevers help the body...healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses...illnesses, such...
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Meningitis - Topic Overview (
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Learn more about meningitis and the risks...Meningitis is an infection of the coverings...for measles, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenzae type B ( Hib ) disease, and pneumococcal...can occur? Topic...
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Meningitis in Adults (
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Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges—the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord.
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Meningitis in Children (
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Meningitis is a term used to describe an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or ...of either a bacterial infection or a viral infection ...birth, bacteria called group B ...
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Immunizations - Topic Overview (
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What are immunizations ? Immunizations , also called vaccinations , help protect you or your child from diseases . When you are given ...Bacterial meningitis. Hepatitis B . Hepatitis A. Human...
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Epiglottitis (
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Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that may result in death if not treated quickly . The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits ...unless promptly treated. Respiratory infection , environmental...
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New Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for a New Year (
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Childhood vaccine recommendations for the U . S . in the year 2000 bring several major changes , but few ...whooping cough or Haemophilus influenzae meningitis can be...well as bloodstream infections .
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Prevention (
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Information on how to avoid catching respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection ...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is easy to catch...or her vaccines, especially Haemophilus influenzae type...
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Hib Outbreak Kills Unvaccinated Child (
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A Hib meningitis outbreak has killed one Minnesota infant and sickened four others. The CDC urges parents to be sure small kids have had their basic Hib shots.
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Hib Vaccine Shortage Extended (
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The current U.S. shortage of childhood Hib vaccine, cut off in December 2007, will continue at least until mid-2009, the CDC warns.
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