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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine … tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health … do not contain tobacco, but the nicotine they contain is highly addictive. If you do not currently smoke or use other …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

Travelling with children

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and … in an area with malaria, the chances of severe illness is higher than the risks of DEET repellant when applied … of: Dehydration Bloody diarrhea Diarrhea accompanied by a high fever, or persistent vomiting; or Does not improve …

Mumps

… a light towel on the jaw to protect the skin Avoid sour foods and liquids because the inflamed salivary glands are … to sour tastes Eat ice chips or ice treats, and soft foods that do not require chewing Acetaminophen (e.g. …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to grow? High humidity or indoor air moisture levels cause mould … mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and condensation, follow these steps: Install … space is bare earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well … Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… should be measured daily, especially during periods of high use. Pool and hot tub owners should use a test kit that …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy …

HIV and HIV tests

… for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you …