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… with electric alternatives (for combustion by-products) and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home … not allow smoking in or near your home Avoid idling cars or using other gas‑burning equipment indoors Install a carbon … are also designed to remove specific gases and odours Using air cleaners: Air cleaners vary in their cost and in …
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… are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …
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… are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …
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… a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age … be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are in or going to an …
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… pregnant people Switch completely from smoking to vaping. Using both may cause more health damage If you are vaping to … of vaping than there is for HTPs. What are the risks of using nicotine pouches? Nicotine pouches are a relatively … All combustible tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly addictive …
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… be released into the drinking water distribution systems, causing people to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? …
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… infant formula at most grocery stores and pharmacies. When using formula, remember to: Follow the instructions on the … File #69b Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Infant formula: What you need to know Child … start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping …
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… to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using antiseptic creams or lotions, as well as …
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… to get enough energy. To help lower fibre intake, try using refined grains such as white flour or white rice in … start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping …
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… or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in … or aerosol deodorizers, candles and incense Consider storing new furnishings and building materials for at least a few weeks before using. This will allow gases to be given off before you …
