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… through the lungs and distributed throughout the body. The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury … weakness, anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is … and they have limited ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of …
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… how much calcium is absorbed from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better …
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… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 … brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby and … fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and other changes in behavior. Currently, there is no drug treatment …
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… unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis Blood or blood … of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who …
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… trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to … water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation and … Possible effects of wildfires on drinking water include: Changes in the amount and timing of snowmelt and runoff from …
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… recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of … condition that results in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… a boil for 2 minutes Let the water cool to between room and body temperature Wash the top of the can with hot water and … on the label Cool the formula to between room and body temperature and use right away. Once you start feeding, … for no more than 15 minutes. Shake the bottle a few times during warming. Do not get tap water on the nipple or ring. …
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… are able to judge distances, and they have good eye-hand-body coordination for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision … to be corrected at an early age. Some vision concerns or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without …
