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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local anaesthetic to numb the eye. Most patients do … you problems with your daily activities (e.g., reading or using a computer) or to improve your vision to maintain your …
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Hearing loss in children

… attention to music Notices toys that make sounds Babbles using many speech-like sounds Uses a variety of pitches in …
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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

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Typhoid vaccine

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Quit or reduce vaping

… your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through vaping has … of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain development, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean vaping is …
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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

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Elementary school age children and their vision

… Avoiding activities needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or … increase eye safety for children. Teach children to play safely with toys and games Take rest breaks to avoid eye strain while doing close up activities, such as using a computer or tablet, playing video games, or watching …
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Pasteurized and raw milk

… and soap residue has been removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: …
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Polio vaccine IPV