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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… ways to relax and deal with stress. For example, deep breathing, meditation, yoga, going for walks or taking part …
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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated … . … Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a … and not all substance use is problematic. If a loved one is using substances, it does not always mean they have a … falls along a spectrum, from no use of any substances or using substances for positive or social benefits, to having …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A … Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. … with less than 24 people, see the Meals and More  Manual at …
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A better immunization experience for your child

… "I am really sorry you have to go through this" Consider using numbing creams and patches: These products ease the … or crying babies. Children 3 years of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing out during the … a pretend candle Blow a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… the wildfire is over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms in reservoirs, causing health effects, taste and odor Increased turbidity … protecting your community from wildfire, read FireSmart's manual at  …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… the product label. Some dishwashers can sanitize, check the manual to see if yours does. Wash fresh fruits and …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… the product label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. …
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Asbestos in drinking water

… be released into the drinking water distribution systems, causing people to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? …