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… or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not … as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the … or whose mother smoked before or after birth, has a much higher risk of SIDS. Speak with your health care provider if …
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… Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite warnings on … mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration …
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… Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment … eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with … with soap for 20 seconds, and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your hands often if you have been cleaning up …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people who get …
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… to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® is … weather is suitable. Each area is usually treated only once during a season, with applications timed to treat larvae …
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… they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine … throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it …
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… airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® for …
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… combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause … If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of … to prevent leakage Use only aged or dried wood, not pressure treated or painted wood that may form more toxic …
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… to form a colourless and odorless vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in … elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and electrical …
