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… metals such as lead and copper can leach out of pipes and soldered joints. For some, but not all metals, you may notice … to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can have a negative impact … sample bottles and instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local …
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… from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine … polysaccharide vaccine . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is strongly encouraged for family members, caregivers and household contacts of seniors. Who should not …
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… subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but many eat … limit the amount of potassium you eat. Speak to your health care provider before you make changes to the way you eat. … per week as a lower risk option. Speak with your health care provider to learn more. What else can I do to lower my …
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… food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, …
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… based on the aircraft, weather and area size. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs in the carefully delineated treatment areas. The aircraft may make … lists also communicate this information. All schools, daycares, care homes and hospitals in the affected area are …
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… Speak with a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider to learn more. Eat more nuts All nuts such as … very few products are available. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to see if plant sterol … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… polio vaccine is mostly given as a booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and … in an area of the world where polio still occurs and health care workers, including laboratory workers, who may be … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see …
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… Talk Tobacco For more information, talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or visit the QuitNow website . If … and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth decay Are …
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… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care provider to remove the tick if it has buried itself …
