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Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine
2015-11-03
What is meningococcal disease and what are the complications of this disease?, Invasive meningococcal disease, is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis). There are many different groups or types of this bacteria that can cause disease. Each type is identified by a...
Norovirus
2015-10-15
What is norovirus?, Norovirus is a very common virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting in humans. Noroviruses are named after the original Norwalk virus and Norwalk-like viruses. The viruses are very small and often difficult to detect. Noroviruses are commonly responsible for outbreaks in places...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
2015-10-15
What is pertussis (Whooping Cough)?, Pertussis is a respiratory infection in the lungs and throat caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Pertussis occurs worldwide and in Canada, including in PEI, there may be individual cases or outbreaks of pertussis diagnosed every year. Without treatment...
Rotavirus
2015-10-15
What is rotavirus?, Rotavirus is a common virus that causes a mild to severe diarrhea in humans. Infants and young children in childcare centres and children’s hospitals are most often infected. The virus is also a common cause of diarrhea in the elderly living in long-term care facilities and...
Meningococcal Group A, C, Y and W-135 Conjugate Vaccine
2015-10-14
What is meningococcal disease and what are the complications of this disease?, Invasive meningococcal disease, is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis). There are many different groups or types of this bacteria that can cause disease and each type is identified by a...
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles) Vaccine (MMR)
2015-10-14
What are measles, mumps and rubella, and what are the complications of these diseases?, These three diseases are caused by viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are spread by contact with nose and throat secretions such as by coughing and sneezing., Measles, (red measles or rubeola) is a very...
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles) and Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine (MMRV)
2015-10-14
What are Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella and what are the complications of these diseases?, These four diseases are caused by viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are spread by contact with nose and throat secretions such as by coughing and sneezing. Varicella can be spread this way or by...
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine – 13 valent
2015-10-14
What is pneumococcal disease and what are the complications of this disease?, Invasive pneumococcal disease, is caused by a common bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can cause several illnesses including mening itis, pneumonia, bacteremia or blood infection, and ear infections....
Rotavirus Vaccine
2015-10-14
What is Rotavirus illness and what are the complications of this disease?, Rotavirus, is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea and vomiting) in children. Rotavirus is caused by a virus that is present in the bowel and it is spread by hand to mouth when contact is made with the fecal...
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
2015-10-14
What is Varicella and what are the complications of this disease?, Varicella is a common and highly infectious disease which causes an irritating blister-like rash. The rash or fluid filled lesions break out in stages on all areas of the body including the scalp and mucous membranes of the mouth...