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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … more vapour DO NOT walk around in contaminated shoes or clothing. This will spread it around DO NOT put clothing contaminated with mercury into the washing machine. …
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… called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this … B. Children who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another … fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. …
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… that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual … safer than removing it, as long as it is not chipping or within the reach of children. Whenever you disturb surfaces … is done. Protect yourself Wear appropriate protective clothing such as coveralls, goggles, gloves, and most …
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… Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually occur within 2 hours. While rare, symptoms can take up to a few … symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of …
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… harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), …
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… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can …
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… start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk of having a … by choosing a stress-free quit day so there will be fewer things to tempt you away from your goals. Remember, there is …
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… . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care …
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… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection …
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… care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment … cases the disease can be treated successfully. Is there anything I can do to prevent this disease? The fungus is … if some trees from that area test negative. Is there anything I can do to protect my trees from the fungus? No …
