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… babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: … powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. … babies who: Were born premature, before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and are under 2 months of age (corrected age) …
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… issues. However, as with any naturally occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood transfusion, an organ transplant or the shared use of …
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… within enclosed spaces. Concentrations of most VOCs are higher in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human … of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation Damage to …
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… and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not …
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… drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine …
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… membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …
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… contaminated with cyanobacteria. The risk is particularly high for those who drink formula made with contaminated …
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… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of … risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and … back elements whenever possible Place young children in a highchair or play pen while you are cooking Teach older …
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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of blood, they are usually blue-grey in colour. This is called …
