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… food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many … the sun to meet your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended …
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… central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, … carpets, furniture or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a …
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… authority under a power of attorney Sexual abuse occurs when a person pressures an older adult for intimacy, … personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of harming or neglecting others. These factors may … to help them with sleep, anxiety or other concerns. If you or someone you know is, or has been abused, you can seek …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care … of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several vaccines. Why is it important …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner … the vagina; painful sexual intercourse; or pain or burning when you urinate. Men can also get yeast infections, most …
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… physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a standard … to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into your milk when you drink. Alcohol can also impact the taste and reduce …
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… Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and … to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and … who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration …
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… . The parasite enters the muscles of a bird or animal when it eats raw meat, or drinks the milk of an infected … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … a weak immune system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … Toxoplasmosis …
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… (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. Reactions or irritations to … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not …
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… gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …
