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… absorb and retain more lead into their bodies compared to adults. For pregnant women, even low levels of lead can … Children are more sensitive to the effects of lead than adults. Children and women who are pregnant or trying to …
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… bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually …
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… outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some … to help it cool faster until it reaches 20°C (68°F) or colder Bottle the milk: Pour the cooled milk into the … a refrigerator to further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can …
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… learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will clear the virus within 6 months and recover … an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants …
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… Infants and Children HealthLinkBC File #71c Hearing Loss in Adults For more information on childhood immunization, see …
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… b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of …
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… learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different ways, each …
