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Mercury spills in residential settings

… If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is generally non-toxic because it is poorly absorbed in the gut. However, …
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Lunches to go

… fillings by using any of the following: mayonnaise, non-hydrogenated margarine, pesto or mustard. As a change …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) measure body …
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Time for bed

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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …
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Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are …
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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… you also need to stay well hydrated; try having a cool non-alcoholic, low sugar drink during every feed in addition …
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Prenatal ultrasound

… recommend ultrasounds for medical purposes only and not for non-medical (keepsake) purposes. For more information For …
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Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from …
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Quitting smoking

… less intense. NRT products, such as the patch or gum are non-prescription medications that contain nicotine. They … by giving the nicotine you would get through smoking, but none of the toxins that are in tobacco smoke. Two quit …