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… visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of complications from … diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is … by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel … and be more likely to try and enjoy a variety of foods. What should I feed my baby? Your baby can eat many of the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation … beds and welding equipment. How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially … in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when the food is refrigerated. Foods contaminated with … if they are at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine? The … care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin … to make TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps include inactivating and … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a … virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine protects against … Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too … of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … stains laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio vaccine (IPV)? The polio vaccine protects … against polio, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
