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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

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Lead paint and hazards

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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

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Disinfecting drinking water

… the best way to disinfect water? Boiling water is the most effective way to disinfect water, particularly if you think … the water is cloudy or murky? Cloudy water can reduce the effectiveness of a disinfectant, so it is important to …
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Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

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Trichomoniasis

… during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To effectively treat the infection, it is important to follow … STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by …
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Ultraviolet radiation

… after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the Canadian …
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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… of months if you use them often. Consider using a more effective furnace filter Never allow smoking in or near the …
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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health … increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy and to plan any …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances