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Asbestos When should I worry

… and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine …

Pertussis whooping cough

… spread of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …

Hearing loss in children

… membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …

Group A streptococcal infections

… of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, … the mouth or nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… contaminated with cyanobacteria. The risk is particularly high for those who drink formula made with contaminated …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be … have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been treated with frequent doses of … to manage, serious VRE infections may still be treated with high doses of vancomycin-like antibiotics. Some new …

Quit or reduce vaping

… metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and …

Burns and scalds in young children

… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of … risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and … back elements whenever possible Place young children in a highchair or play pen while you are cooking Teach older …