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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… contact. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most …
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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout pregnancy. …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your pregnancy. …
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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… The pneumococcal vaccine protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is safe to get the …
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Nitrate in well water

… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …
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Hepatitis C virus

… organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and … only way to know if you have hepatitis C is through a blood test. A positive HCV antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… water, arsenic has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … contaminants. It is the well owner’s responsibility to test the water for arsenic. Test your private wells …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … your health care provider. Your health care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal …
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Iron in Foods

… need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. The amount of iron you need each day …
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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… fat provides energy and helps with nutrient absorption and brain and nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and …