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… at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking water as low as possible. The guideline is designed to protect … in plumbing. Buildings constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to …
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… should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections … also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not … or those who are waiting for one A stem cell transplant Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid …
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… includes programs and services to lessen the harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), … information about harm reduction and naloxone, see the following: HealthLinkBC File #102b Harm reduction for families, …
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… Have congestive heart failure Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is … drinking, swimming or other activities where it may be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit … Contact a health care provider if you have these symptoms: High fever Blood or pus in stools Signs of dehydration such …
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… handout provides information about eating well while following a vegan eating pattern during early childhood. What … fortified plain plant-based yogurt. Choose options with higher amounts of fat per serving. Fat is an important … little or no added salt Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain …
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… to be removed. What can contribute to tooth decay? The following factors may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup … of age. The bottom front teeth usually appear first, followed by the top front teeth. In total, 20 teeth should …
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… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can … are likely to contribute to the spread of BSE are not allowed to enter animal and human food chains. For more … becomes confined to bed and must be fed by a tube. Is vCJD related to CJD? CJD and vCJD are not the same disease. They …
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… the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be … Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are … community, your chances of becoming infected with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. …
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… such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … that are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels …
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… enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones … breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy products such as … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
