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… sponge, it should be removed as soon as possible. Who is at risk of TSS? TSS from a staph infection can affect anyone; … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup are at higher risk of TSS, tampons and menstrual cups do not cause … the lowest absorbency that you need. The risk of TSS is higher with super absorbent tampons Not leaving your …
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… water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World … water from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water … to these types of droplets is not considered a health risk. Why is inhaling asbestos a health concern but not …
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… performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each year in B.C., 10 to 25 people … , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 …
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… Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for … chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due to …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For more information on Reye … to get infected. The more sexual partners you have the higher the risk of being infected with HPV. Males who have sex with males are also at higher risk of HPV infection. What happens when you’re …
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… with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood … these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with … weeks and then at 3 months after the exposure. What is the risk of getting HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C? The risk of …
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… degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the … UV radiation is more intense closer to the equator and at higher altitudes. Be aware of that when you travel. Clouds, … skin and light-coloured eyes, who usually burn, are at the highest risk of skin damage. For more information, visit …
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… that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in … put me at risk? Certain activities may put you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning … habitats. The chance of being exposed to hantavirus is higher if you work, play, or live in closed spaces where …
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… serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do not … given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at …
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… and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 people … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye …
