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The benefits of immunizing your child

… injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during … disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and … ways, each with their own strengths and challenges. Common problems include learning, memory, attention, language, …
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Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

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Lead paint and hazards

… levels of exposure to lead can cause health effects such as learning disabilities and behavioural problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk …
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Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black …
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Gonorrhea

… reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … back to you or your sexual partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care …
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Chlamydia

… reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … may pass back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care …
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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … feces. Toxoplasmosis in pregnant women can cause serious problems for the developing baby such as brain damage or …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… wildfires on drinking water quality. For some communities, problems may appear long after the wildfire is over (i.e. … wash into downstream drinking water supplies. The following problems may impact a drinking water system long after the …