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… important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen … and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum …
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… your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your … of the methods below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch or gum Prescription medications that can help reduce cravings … symptoms less intense. NRT products, such as the patch or gum are non-prescription medications that contain nicotine. …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … must be in close contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to … Not everyone with TB infection will become sick with the disease. What is the difference between TB infection and TB …
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… age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s gums even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is … and mouth every day. Lift the lip so you can see along the gum line when cleaning. Look for white or brown areas, which …
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… or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 or take the child to the emergency … with pits, dried fruit like raisins, hard or gel candies, gum and chewable vitamins. Do not offer snacks served on …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
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… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …
