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… or months Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any of these symptoms … trees from the fungus? No specific environmental measures against this type of fungus exist. There are no fungicides or …
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… in Canada: Cervarix® and Gardasil®9. Both vaccines protect against infection by HPV types that cause most cases of … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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… syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …
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… oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain …
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… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the …
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… and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by particle … and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution …
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… bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be …
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… levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information …
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… usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … your water supplier if your water treatment is effective against Cryptosporidium . Chlorine disinfection alone is not …
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… As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight than adults, they may have more exposure to arsenic …
