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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is … radon levels can vary greatly over a period of 24 hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… have a greater chance of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit …

E coli infection

… serious and sometimes fatal illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia …

Rabies

… a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally …

Safe sleeping for babies

… sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… less severe than those from influenza infection and last a shorter time. As a precaution, people with weakened immune … mild influenza symptoms as described above. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can result in …

Impetigo

… child not to touch or scratch sores Keep their fingernails short and clean. Help them to wash their hands often. As the …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… can include: Prolonged cough lasting for weeks or months Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If …

Nitrate in well water

… condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at risk, …

The pregnant traveller

… of a serious nervous system disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following Zika virus infection. For more …