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… cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People … it is very low. Some people are known to have a higher risk of getting the disease. Injection drug use is the biggest risk factor. Other risk factors include: Skin wounds (burn, trauma, surgery) A …
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… and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables … Avoid grains mixed with foods that are common choking risks. For example, bread with nuts, large seeds or raisins …
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… shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to health. Manganese can cause discolouration but has … water with manganese levels above the MAC are at a lower risk than infants and children. You may wish to consider … of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above the MAC …
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… was present when you were born due to genetics or other factors or conditions. It can be hereditary (genetic) or it … instrument practitioner can advise you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When … a significant reduction in quality of life. They are at risk of poorer long-term health outcomes. Adults with …
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… infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on … also occur. Some immune globulins may be associated with a risk of thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of … of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With risk factors for thrombosis Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on the season of travel, … of stay and types of activities you do. Generally, the risk of infection is greater in agricultural or farming … dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at risk of getting …
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… of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very … The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air …
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… there are known safer sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep …
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… pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not … and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of getting a serious illness. What are the symptoms? … health care provider, especially if they are at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you …
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… water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World … water from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water … to these types of droplets is not considered a health risk. Why is inhaling asbestos a health concern but not …
