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… For example, if a person has 2 alcoholic drinks, they should wait at least 4 hours before breast/chest feeding. …
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… to people, dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, or non-target insects such as honeybees and beetles, or spiders. … 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. The separate applications target the spongy moth's larval stage as they hatch. Treatment … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …
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… us of the hazards of drinking raw milk. Who is at risk of getting sick? Anyone can get sick from pathogens that may be found in raw milk. … are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due to having weaker or …
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… or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when … health effects because they can remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine particles that have a …
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… Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to … crying. Let them know that you will be happy to come and get the baby if the crying is too much for them. Do not … important thing to remember is that you and your baby will get through this increased crying stage and more smiles and …
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… streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers in, or near, …
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… stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to … the manual to see if yours does. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before eating or cutting …
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… or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when … may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of exposure to sulphur …
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… K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions … diet. You do not need to stop eating green leafy vegetables that are rich in vitamin K. Vitamin K is needed for … in the same way. If you normally eat cooked leafy green vegetables do not suddenly start eating them just raw. Since …
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… screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby … if your child has one of these disorders. You will get instructions on how to have the sample repeated within 2 …