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… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for … hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by sperm. The fertilized egg …
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… does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects teeth when they first appear and as they develop over time. … make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive chemical analysis that …
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… the soil and releases spores in the air. Infection occurs when the spores are inhaled. Wild and domestic animals can … Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any of these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can …
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… contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or … greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults … juice and cider products to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the …
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… can infect other people through poor sanitation or hygiene. You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you … bacteria. Cooked, ready-to-eat food can be contaminated when using the same cutting board, plate or utensil to …
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… as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, … before using. This will allow gases to be given off before you bring them into your home. If this is not possible, … carpets, furniture or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a …
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… the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their … partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain …
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… As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … minor. For this reason, consider taking precautions with your drinking water even if the arsenic levels are slightly …
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday …
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… What is radon? Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that is released from the breakdown of uranium … that is naturally present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the …
