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… infected with hepatitis B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get …
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… and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … can have on average 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and those with …
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… spaces, fresh air and attic vents with 6mm (1/4 inch) metal screening or steel mesh Seal any possible entry points in …
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… than babies whose parents let them “cry it out.” After the newborn period, babies can tolerate short times of mild …
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… symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide an accurate measurement of …
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… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …
