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… drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable … was only considered a nuisance in drinking water (e.g. causing stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc.). However, … high levels of manganese? Health Canada established the MAC using a precautionary approach. It is assumed that the most …
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… every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the system and the volume of daily sewage flow. … of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune system, you may need … who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this … to person by coughing, sneezing, talking, singing and breathing. It can also be spread by touching an object or …
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… is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis vaccine is provided free to grade 9 … not immunized against pertussis as children can also get a dose of the vaccine for free. A booster dose of the … babies, pertussis can cause periods of apnea in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, …
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… your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through vaping has … of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain development, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean vaping is …
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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … Difficulty finding or picking up small objects Trouble focusing or making eye contact Eyes appear crossed or turned …
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… decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 … Long-term testing is easy to conduct and can be done using do-it-yourself radon test kits. These kits contain … on several factors, including the geology of the area, housing construction and characteristics like air exchange in …
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… will advise if you should receive the vaccine. A booster dose may be required if you continue to travel or work in … Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should …
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… The inactivated polio vaccine is mostly given as a booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in … or travel, should also get the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of the vaccine. The first 2 doses are given 4 to 8 … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If …
