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Asbestos When should I worry

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Your babys immune system and vaccines

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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… are not live virus vaccines and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, … hospitalization and may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic …
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Nitrate in well water

… is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of … found in groundwater than in surface water. Nitrate is commonly found in shallow wells that are located in …
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Mercury spills in residential settings

… Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This … 24 hours a day) or your local fire department. Watch for common symptoms of exposure, including sore throat, …
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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccine because it does not contain live influenza virus. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness … in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases GBS can also …
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Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. …
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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol …