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Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

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Emergency contraception EC

… It is effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after having unprotected sex. The other ECP contains a drug called … It is effective when taken within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex. ECPs that contain progestin and …
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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

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Hand foot and mouth disease

… also been reported, mostly in children, within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth disease. However, it is not …
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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… all when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink … for walks or taking part in other physical activities, having a warm bath, or talking with a supportive friend or family member For more information on having a healthy pregnancy, see …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… easily from person-to-person through coughing, sneezing or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread if …
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Lead in drinking water

… constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to corrosion of the …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers