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… amounts of elementary mercury exist in fluorescent lamps, including compact fluorescent lamps and high intensity … and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also occur, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of … inequities resulting from colonialism. More information, including how to register for the vaccine, can be found on …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug … lessen the harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), … Information and resources on safer ways to use substances, including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other …
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… At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … They’ll stay fresh for one week with the shell on Make your own trail mix and portion it into smaller bags. Combine … distractions. Put electronics away and focus on enjoying your food Avoid snacking straight out of the package. …
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… at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term … by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second …
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… the world where polio still occurs and health care workers, including laboratory workers, who may be exposed to human … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … dose of any polio vaccine or any part of the vaccine, including neomycin, streptomycin or polymyxin B. There is no …
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… children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Immune system disorders including complement, properdin, factor D or primary … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses …
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… free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated … to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: Those who will be living, working or traveling in … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… for those at risk of being exposed to the rabies virus, including: Veterinarians and their staff Laboratory and … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … previous dose of rabies vaccine or any part of the vaccine including: neomycin, chlortetracycline, amphotericin B, …
