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… several industrial sources contribute to sulphur dioxide emissions in the air. The main emission sources are: Oil and … Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may … respiratory diseases, including emphysema and bronchitis. Children who live in areas with higher sulphur dioxide …
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… elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms … well after handling these animals or pets and help young children wash their hands. The same applies for visiting …
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… soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child … a child’s small stomach quickly. This can make it hard for children to get enough energy. To help lower fibre intake, … meals. By one year, offer 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks daily. Children have small stomachs and tend to eat small portions …
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… some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands right after touching animals. Many children have been infected by touching pets and then …
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… times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected … sick from pathogens that may be found in raw milk. Infants, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain …
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… and backyard burning Motor vehicle and industrial emissions Road dust What are the health impacts from particle … most likely to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such … disease (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle …
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… safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher …
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… repeats sounds, or babbles Mimics simple actions of other children or people Shows strong feelings and emotions about … person, thing, or sound Enjoys playing alone and near other children By 36 months, enjoys pretend play with others May …
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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …
