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… the Btk performance. Many of these ingredients are approved food-grade additives. It does not use petroleum products and …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very small. What are my chances … infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. You may also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or surgery, …
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… very important to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who … to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central …
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… sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of any negative impacts on human health. The addition … of chlorine to our drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants … benefits of chlorination are much greater than any health risks from by-products. … Drinking water chlorination facts …
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… second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products …
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… PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … for religious or cultural reasons Start to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue … formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This …
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… their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose to consume energy … amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when … to drink larger amounts of alcohol, putting them at greater risk for car accidents, violence and risky behaviours such …
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… even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For … due to the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can reduce the risk of getting influenza and spreading it to others by: …
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… for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. Many … was certified as a “polio free” country. Individuals at risk of getting polio in Canada are those who come in … for health care workers. All health care workers are at risk of getting and spreading the influenza virus to their …
