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… has a fever and their temperature rises suddenly, sometimes higher than 39.5°C (103°F). The rapid rise in temperature … fever goes away and the rash appears. If your child has a high fever and no other symptoms, you can call 8-1-1 to … department. If your child seems to become sicker, has a high fever, a stiff neck, or is extremely sleepy, listless …
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… If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of … of breath If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen … (CO2): May cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue at high levels. High levels of CO2 are rare indoors, but levels …
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… Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite warnings on … Sugar The amount of sugar in energy drinks can be as high, or higher, as the amount in other sugary drinks such as soft …
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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 provides advice on how to minimize health …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who … bacteria Military personnel Those living or travelling in a high risk area for meningococcal disease For information on high risk travel areas contact a travel clinic. The vaccine …
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… small amounts of food more often and choose foods that are higher in calories. Here are some examples of nutritious … Nuts, seeds and their butters 2% or 3.25% whole milk, high fat yogurt and cheese Yogurt smoothies and meal … might need a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Do not take high doses of any vitamin or mineral, especially iron and …
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… been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, … it is recommended to eat cooked or locally sourced high-risk foods like leafy green vegetables (such as …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children … years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of … are the benefits of the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective. It protects against hepatitis B infection …
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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of serious influenza illness is provided in …
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… such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … and long-term health effects if they are consumed in high amounts. Other metals such as lead and copper can leach … example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can have a negative impact on the development of …
