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… been bitten, wash the wound with soap and water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department … as possible. Reporting the incident immediately after a sexual assault can help to ensure that as much evidence as possible is obtained. For more information about sexual assault and to learn what support services are …
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… smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems Second-hand smoke can cause fluid to build up in … People who make a plan and combine nicotine replacement therapy with quit coaching generally are more successful in …
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… infested person. It spreads easily between family members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. … clothes and bedding. Talk to your partners about safer sex, since condoms might not stop scabies from spreading. …
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… product. These include: 12 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or prescription medication coverage. This is … for quitting smoking. They include nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), prescription medication and behavioural …
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… needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with another person infected with the hepatitis B virus. …
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… contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with other males. Those with many sexual partners or a recent sexually transmitted infection. …
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… The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and what …
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… longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age …
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… do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. …
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… people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are … water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from water? …