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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink … risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon … is the process of reducing the amount of radon in homes and other buildings. How is radon measured? Radon in air is …
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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 … by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many biological contaminants …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which … is right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some …
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… given by an injection. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting … influenza virus. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. … Symptoms of ORS include red eyes, a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine … or diphtheria. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap … the diseases. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling in the arm where the vaccine … may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health …
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… or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your … without proper hand washing can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness … disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Low …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect … may die. Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria spread … after these vaccines? Common reactions may include soreness, redness and swelling in the arm where the vaccine …
