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… Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment … eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with … hot water and detergent. You should not wear footwear used during clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or …
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… the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your …
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… best way to protect your child against hepatitis B and its complications. Complications include permanent liver damage, which can lead … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged … the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can … in elderly people. Influenza can also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other …
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… people with weakened immune systems can be more serious. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung … break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form … as soon as possible to reduce the illness, and the risk for complications. Prevention methods may include antiviral …
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… head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, … This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle … slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and poor posture One or more chronic and acute illnesses: for …
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… instrument practitioner can advise you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When … in quality of life. They are at risk of poorer long-term health outcomes. Adults with untreated hearing loss may …
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… calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for …
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… blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" is also used to refer to the inhalation of … specifically to the use of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several … and airways, and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence …
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… One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections …
