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… infections through the use of RabIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of …
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… people who use substances to protect their health, by screening for problematic substance use and getting …
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… these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less common cancers of the throat, anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two … should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, …
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… 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine provides protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It … 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other cancers such as cancers of the …
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… lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as … All combustible tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly … a cigar have higher health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive …
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… risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among …
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… children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk (breast milk) Continue to offer human milk with complementary … having these foods regularly, or if you’re vegan and are breastfeeding or chestfeeding your child. The milk of people … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Vegan feeding …
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… or trout Choose lean cuts of meat such as skinless chicken breast and sirloin roast instead of higher fat cuts such as … diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 …
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… your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and … 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with …