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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… fentanyl and oxycodone. Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways …
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Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… mild and temporary. The most common reactions are stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Acetaminophen (e.g. …
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Tetanus immune globulin

… cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. …
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Malaria prevention

… of malaria can include: Headache Abdominal (stomach) pain Diarrhea Chills or sweats Shaking Fever Nausea and … the ingredient DEET or icaridin. For more information about using insect repellants containing DEET, visit HealthLinkBC … combine sunscreen and repellent are not recommended. When using sunscreen, apply the repellent 15 to 30 minutes after …
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Hepatitis B immune globulin

… fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the …
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Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss … your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing irritation or damage to lung tissue May cause … www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/factsheet-cooking-and-indoor-air-quality.html …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… and decks clean. Always shower or bathe with soap before using a hot tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of … faint, have a rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, or tingling in your feet and hands. How can I ensure … access to prevent drowning. Access can be restricted by using a fence or lockable gate. Cover and lock your hot tub …