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… to get infected. The more sexual partners you have the higher the risk of being infected with HPV. Males who have sex with males are also at higher risk of HPV infection. What happens when you’re … and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 …
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… Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking … issues. However, as with any naturally occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is …
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… viruses before being used to make TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps … include headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people …
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… the building’s foundation from surrounding soil. Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior … such as dust mites, pollen and animal dander. Clean heating ducts and change furnace, humidifier and air …
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… not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective … you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months …
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… should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections … spread through saliva. For example, by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport …
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… on the abdomen, groin, external genitals, buttocks or thighs. It can spread from one person to another or from one … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …
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… was less than 8 weeks In males 12-29 years of age With a higher dose of the Moderna vaccine Acetaminophen (e.g. … for colonoscopy. PEG can be an additive in some processed foods and drinks, but no cases of anaphylaxis to PEG in foods and drinks have been reported. Speak with your health …
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… in the community, or in institutional settings. It can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. … than older men to have experienced a history of emotional, physical or sexual abuse Older women may have fewer … a man, and she may have less ability to defend herself from physical abuse Older women are more likely than older men to …
