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… of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as … viral or bacterial pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. Influenza spreads easily from person-to-person …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a … the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications of meningitis …
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… adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as … viral or bacterial pneumonia which is an infection of the lungs. Influenza spreads easily from person-to-person …
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… is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause …
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… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … and eyes may provide better sun protection. Hats can be easier for children to keep on than sunglasses. Children … and deal with any problems your child may have in learning situations that involve colours. For More …
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… higher than their body. Support your baby’s head to make it easier for them to swallow Let your baby decide how much to … Tilt the bottle just a little, keeping it almost flat. It’s easier for your baby to manage the flow of formula. Some air …
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… between your body and the cushions and leave them unable to breathe. Have a bassinet or crib ready, or someone else to … your baby from many childhood illnesses. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your baby. This means your … swaddled. Tight swaddling can make it hard for your baby to breathe, and can also cause your baby to overheat and …
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… person coughs or sneezes. You can become infected when you breathe in air or touch a surface contaminated with this … sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications, occurring in … and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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… person coughs or sneezes. You can become infected when you breathe in this air or touch contaminated surfaces. The … severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung infection), encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, about 1 out of 3 people with HPS … sending virus particles into the air where they can be breathed in. In rare cases, it may be spread through small …
