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Q fever

… be present in farming areas and can affect anyone who works outdoors and is in contact with contaminated soil or dust. …
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Water fluoridation facts

… Should water supplies be fluoridated? Water fluoridation plays a key role in oral health. Water fluoridation requires …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… moulds? Moulds are fungi, naturally found both indoors and outdoors. Except for yeasts, which reproduce by budding, …
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Spongy moth spraying

… wait until the spray has cleared from the air before going outdoors, usually after about 1 hour. For more information …
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Toxoplasmosis

… your hands to your mouth after working in gardens or playing in sandboxes that contain cat or other feline animal … feces Accidentally swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground Other, less common, ways for people to get …
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Swimmers itch

… getting wet without thoroughly drying off They usually play by the shore where the presence of schistosomes and …
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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… supported to do so. Partners, family and friends can all play an important role by providing support in various ways: …
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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… cool indoor environment. Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over …
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Travelling with children

… netting over infant carriers. If you are taking part in outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, wear long sleeves …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses …