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… The vaccine is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to spread influenza to those at high risk. People at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: …
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… repellents have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more effective, but … 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of complications from mosquito-borne illnesses, 1 … wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your skin. How can I properly use insect repellents? Tips for proper use of …
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… manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate …
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… and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your hands, or your child’s hands, follow the … not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s hands, follow the steps below: …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, …
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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… to disinfect it. Water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical … any wounds thoroughly with soap and water under moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical … that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread …
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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 …
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… drinking water with too much manganese? Drinking water with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in … new scientific studies show health effects from exposure to high levels of manganese in drinking water. This new … laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water …
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… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize …
