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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring …
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… An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep … g 14 to18 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g …
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… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected 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 …
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… the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue … of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, … older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent …
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… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling … have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You … Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most …
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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or …
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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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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug … males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it …
