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… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …
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… Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or … as straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body …
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… weakness, anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is … and diarrhea. More severe symptoms include tremors, memory changes, drowsiness and personality changes. If you are concerned about any symptoms, contact …
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… than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank … generous layer of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe … system Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to …
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… These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work … is a chance your home will be contaminated with lead dust during renovations, move toddlers, preschool children, and … of detergent to wet all surfaces and to contain any dust during renovations or clean-up. If working outdoors, use …
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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other …
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… HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …
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… animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto … of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at least twice during cooking Cook ground meat, such as hamburger patties, …
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… leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live … vaccines in pregnancy. If a woman receives rubella vaccine during her pregnancy, this is not a reason to terminate the …
