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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink … risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon … is the process of reducing the amount of radon in homes and other buildings. How is radon measured? Radon in air is …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib … should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with other vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which … is right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some …
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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 … the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many biological contaminants … plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a dehumidifier. Make sure you …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The … When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the … within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? … 6 months. They should get this vaccine at the same time as other childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine … When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the …
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… from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion. … There are 2 types of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), otherwise known as “morning after pills". You don’t need to … health care provider to discuss your options. For pregnancy counselling services throughout the province, including …
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… or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There are 2 types of hearing loss: … loss that was present when you were born due to genetics or other factors or conditions. It can be hereditary (genetic) … with hearing loss can also improve communication with counselling or environmental changes. Do I have to pay for a …
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… Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and counselling. 4. Build your support network Quitting is … community for you to share your story and get support from others on the same journey. Connect with others on the QuitNow forum For more information, please …
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… and nervous system develop throughout your pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers … are being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol … the alcohol level in the milk to drop. When can FASD and other effects of alcohol be diagnosed? If you are worried …