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… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … You may have headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 … children, have no symptoms. Hepatitis A infection rarely causes death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The …
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… of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be … usually makes the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be …
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… tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many … contaminants are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic reactions. Bacteria and viruses can cause …
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… tissue (flesh) surrounding the muscles. In some cases death can occur within 12 to 24 hours. Necrotizing fasciitis kills … than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can sometimes occur at a distance from the wound. It can … arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. …
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… have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause …
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… the body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually … men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect the urethra. For example the normal bacteria that grow in the genital area can infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of the bladder …
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… many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by sexually … chlamydia, trichomoniasis or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually … or irritations to latex, douches or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have …
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… based on their efficiency in clean burning. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Environmental … also contains combustion by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in … the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, …
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… in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where … such as plywood, particleboard and glues. Formaldehyde can also be found in some drapes and fabrics, and in certain … decrease as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by VOCs depend on …
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… Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. … problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause severe developmental delay, other health problems and … the body. Serious health problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic …
