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Lead in drinking water

… into drinking water through contact with building plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for …
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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… fat from meat when possible Trim off visible fat Drain fat after cooking ground meat Use the nutrition facts table on …
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Financial abuse of older adults

… likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major change in health. Some older adults become …
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Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… time needed to numb the skin may vary from 30 to 60 minutes after it is applied. Be sure to follow the product …
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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… not offer more than 3 cups (750 mL) of cow milk in a day. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% cow milk …
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Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… the damage by following the advice below: For systems built after May 30, 2005, follow the maintenance plan. Owners of …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… the disinfectant in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add …
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Safe sleeping for babies

… be avoided. Babies who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. … use The use of certain drugs or substances during and after pregnancy can increase the risk of sleep related …
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Iron and Your Health

… tea, herbal tea or coffee with your meal. Wait 1 to 2 hours after eating. These beverages can reduce the amount of …
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Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and …