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… infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin®) has been … symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. Instead, use acetaminophen. Examples of medications with …
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… can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A female louse can lay 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause … These products include insect sprays, motor oil, gasoline, alcohol, flea soap, dyes, bleaches, heat applied to the …
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… might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This includes … and they have limited ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of … instructions for more details: www.ncceh.ca/sites/default/files/Small_Mercury_Spills_Clean-up_Oct_2015.pdf (PDF …
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… any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, such as lifts, …
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… and security of your home Preparing your home with a household emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, …
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… water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, … Since the 1940s, scientific studies have shown that the use of fluoride for oral health has had no harmful effects. … in drinking water at concentrations below the MAC causes any adverse health effects, reproductive issues or …
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… also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus … gattii (C. gattii) . This document is about the disease caused by C. gattii . Cryptococcus lives on trees and in the … distribution of the fungus. It is not possible or even useful to test trees in specific neighbourhoods. The fungus …
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… helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health … researchers and lab employees People who live in the same house or have sexual contact with a typhoid carrier How is the … by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea and vomiting Chronic inflammatory bowel disease; or If …
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… attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by VOCs depend on the concentration and length of …
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… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, … your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands with soap …
