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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because they do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, or … improved how vaccines are made. Vaccines now contain fewer substances to stimulate just the part of the immune system …
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… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right … no matter how long since you were exposed. They will assess if you need rabies prevention treatment. What is the …
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… a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … I use laxatives to help with constipation? Laxatives are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … The vapour contains nicotine as well as potentially harmful substances, such as heavy metals and tobacco-specific …
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… devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user inhales this vapour. These are not tobacco products, … wrapped in a tobacco leaf. It can also be wrapped in a substance that contains tobacco. Pipe tobacco is a … and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … by your physician, midwife or nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the … baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your baby. A doctor, …
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… ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" is also … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk …
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… (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands … guidance from the Canadian Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and … of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes herbs and other substances are added. They come in a variety of flavours …
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… has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is … . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to … until testing indicates otherwise. It is impossible to assess whether a building or material contains asbestos …
