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… All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. Although immunizations may be stressful for you, … and patches can be bought without a prescription at most pharmacies. For specific information on where to apply …
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… and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or nicotine use? Quitting is … For more information, talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or visit the QuitNow website . If you smoke and … Current evidence shows that vaping poses less health harms compared to smoking cigarettes. It can reduce the …
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… children) of people at high risk Household contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 years of …
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… (UV) rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and … hats when playing in the sun to prevent sunburn and any harm to their eyes. Could my child be colour blind? Some …
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… sick. From birth, the immune system protects your baby from harmful germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs … are antibodies and memory cells. Antibodies help kill harmful germs. Memory cells help the immune system respond … After vaccines are given, memory cells will protect against harmful germs for a long time. For example, after your child …
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… get the disease will die. Vaccines protect your child from harm caused by many diseases. Vaccines help protect your … but this rarely happens and these seizures do not do any harm. For more information on febrile seizures, also known …
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… to Health Canada, even ingesting a low level of lead may be harmful. Lead can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and …
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… for family members in an emergency? In an emergency, some families may want to care for their family members … weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how can you …
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… of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … dust. As chemical stripping agents also contain potentially harmful substances, they must be used with care. Mechanical …
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… it is removed. Any tiny amount left in the vaccine will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, … link between the use of vaccines containing thimerosal and harm to children. These studies are posted at the Institute …
