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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …
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… depend on the concentration and length of exposure to the chemicals. VOCs include a variety of chemicals that can cause immediate symptoms including: Eye, … or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a well-ventilated …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to …
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… example, vitamin oils, tablets and anticancer agents) and cosmetics. Speak with your health care provider if you had …
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… insecticidal spray indoors in the evening Use non-perfumed cosmetics and toiletries. Scented products attract …
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… will get rid of viruses, bacteria and parasites but not chemicals which may be found in the water. Reverse Osmosis …
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… is in both COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. PEG can be found in some cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and …
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… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early …
