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Mercury spills in residential settings

… Mercury spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Mercury is a naturally occurring substance that exists in 3 … organic. All 3 forms can be toxic to humans, but elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at home. …
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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

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Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Is there anything I should limit or avoid? High mercury fish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as salmon or sole. Fish provide omega-3 fats, …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… do not give an accurate temperature. Do not use a mercury thermometer. Mercury is toxic and the thermometer could break. Over the …
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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… except for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative that is in the flu vaccine …
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Babys first foods

… illness called botulism Choose fish that are lower in mercury, such as salmon, trout, mackerel, sole, cod, …
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Vitamin D and your health

… Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury.  **Fortified plant-based beverages are not …
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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… in meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme iron: …
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Health advice for travellers

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