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… the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer takes time (years) to develop, the risk of developing lung cancer from …
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… Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act … common practice is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to …
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… risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their …
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… Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any … ‘tummy time’ (lying on his or her stomach) is needed for healthy development. This also prevents temporary flat spots …
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… a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes … the new artificial lens after the procedure (weeks to years later), which can be treated with a minor laser …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… and water boilers, or used to tape together sections of heating ducts. You may also find asbestos in cement, flooring … exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed above, it can take 15 to 30 years for diseases to develop after exposure. Who is at risk …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood … salts – Aluminum salts have been used in vaccines for many years. They improve the body’s immune response to the …
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… having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your risk of a heart attack is the same as … support to guide your quit. Features include: Creating a personalized online quit plan Motivational support …
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… droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on …