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… Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower … and canola oils instead of butter, lard or hard margarine when you cook Replace butter with olive oil and balsamic … protein (TVP). To increase foods with soy protein: Try using soy beverage in your latte, smoothie or cereal Add …
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… make RabIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing RabIg. These steps include inactivating and … the area(s) surrounding the wound. It is given at the same time as the 1st dose of rabies vaccine. Rabies vaccine is … (blood clots) within 24 hours of receiving them, especially when large volumes are given. The risk of thrombosis is …
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… to protect you against COVID-19, which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccines provide strong protection … COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, … were most often seen: After a second dose of the vaccine when the time between doses was less than 8 weeks In males …
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… hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking … best way to protect against influenza, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well by …
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… required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with … or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking … against influenza, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well by …
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… depends on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People … used, the corrosiveness of the water, and the length of time the water sits in the plumbing. What is being done to … day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home …
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… in drinking water a health concern before? For a long time, manganese was only considered a nuisance in drinking water (e.g. causing stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc.). However, … high levels of manganese? Health Canada established the MAC using a precautionary approach. It is assumed that the most …
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… heated to a specified temperature for a specified amount of time to kill pathogens that may be found in the raw milk. … caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. … and soap residue has been removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: …
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… . If your child will be travelling for a long period of time, talk to your health care provider about the risks of … vaccine in Canada before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to … against Japanese encephalitis virus, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. Because the vaccine does not provide …
