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Pregnancy and dental health

… greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk of infant death How …
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Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… emotional and intellectual development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not … It’s full of important nutrients that can help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin …
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Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can occur after some vaccines. …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… cause allergic reactions. Bacteria and viruses can cause infections. Mould can also cause infections, but it rarely does. Some studies have found …
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Hearing loss in adults

… or both ears. The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the …
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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also …
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Insect repellents and DEET

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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

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Bed bugs

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD