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… (40 to 60 grams) of sugar per can. Check the label to see how much sugar the product contains. Sugary drinks are the … in one energy drink is safe for most healthy adults. Avoid drinking more than the label recommends. The amount of … certain vitamins and minerals can harm health. Who should avoid energy drinks? Children, teens, people who are …
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… or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek … Some ways to prevent getting a yeast infection include: avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics; avoid douching or …
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… language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no … type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain …
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… of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine products sold … addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or …
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… you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a … child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? Breastfeeding is the best way to … into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or …
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… water or the juice is not pasteurized before consumption. How serious is this problem? This problem is very serious … or farm markets should not be offered unpasteurized juice. How do I know if a juice is pasteurized? Most juices sold in … juice at home, heat to 70°C for at least one minute Avoid serving unpasteurized juice and cider products to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The … provider as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours How is hepatitis B virus not spread? HBV is not spread by … do to stay as healthy as possible if I am living with HBV? Avoid alcohol as it causes liver damage and can increase …
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… the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal disease and … fluoride Clean carefully along the gumline where plaque sticks Floss your teeth daily Choose to drink water between meals and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks …
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… h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an … and recover. Stay quiet and calm to help prevent coughing. Avoid smoke, dust, sudden noises, lights, and other … mist humidifier in the room. If humidity worsens the cough, avoid it. Dry, hot, or polluted air may worsen coughing. For …
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… Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … provider should know: The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis How to respond to a child who is having a severe allergic …
