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… issues. People may ingest lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no … in plumbing. Buildings constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to corrosion of …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have concerns, speak with your health care … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… 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 … to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your …
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… their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose to consume energy … amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when … 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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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye … to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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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 delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in … with malaria parasites. You are most at risk of serious illness and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, …
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… the tick in a freezer for 30 days and monitor for signs of illness. If signs of illness develop, see your health care provider immediately … for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a … to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your …
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… an infection, it is normal to have a fever (temperature higher than 38ºC (100.4ºF). A fever is part of the normal … degree of a fever does not always indicate how serious an illness is, but rather the child’s behaviour, overall … A fever with other symptoms may mean a more serious illness. What can I do if my child has a fever? Offer plenty …
