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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… if you have a serious allergy (anaphylaxis) to polyethylene glycol (PEG) which is in both COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. PEG …
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Head lice

… treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that contain an ingredient that kills lice are … not safe or do not work. These products include insect sprays, motor oil, gasoline, alcohol, flea soap, dyes, …
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Impetigo

… infectious. It spreads easily from person-to-person through nasal discharge or skin-to-skin contact. For example, when …
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Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold …
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Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… products Personal care products such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners …
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Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… you can get the disease just by touching the saliva or nasal discharge of a person with the disease and then …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… and disinfected Do not use humidifying devices with water spray if anyone with asthma lives in the household. If you …
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Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… used as fertilizer, or when contaminated water is used to spray vegetables in market stalls. What is cholera? Cholera …
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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people …
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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (such as runny, …