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… common element in nature, where it is usually combined with other elements. The largest amount of chlorine on earth is … or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking … as cost, source water, size of the water system and whether other forms of treatment are needed. What is secondary …
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… consider the long-term implications of this commitment, because so many people with heart failure will progress to an … may have considerable physical limitations and must rely on others for help with relatively simple but important tasks. … drive to these appointments and to other destinations too. Drugs. Most people with heart failure require multiple …
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… versions of this article. To keep supply and demand working during breastfeeding: Avoid unnecessary supplements such as formula. If babies fill up with other foods, they don't 'demand' enough of your milk and … an insurance policy for the supply part of the equation because stimulating the breasts spurs milk production. Watch a …
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… to your child will help them gain trust in themselves and others. With practice, they will learn to make friends and … in young children Your child and the dentist Bedwetting and other sleep problems Sometimes children experience problems … bedwetting Nightmares and other sleep problems in children Useful resources Caring for Kids Information for parents …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened … child’s immune system build protection against disease. Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and …
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… of people who need a transplant. If a match is found, another blood sample will be taken. This is to see if your … into your bloodstream. The medicine in the shots may cause bone and muscle aches, headaches, fatigue, and trouble … These side effects usually go away 2 or 3 days later. During the donation Donations are done in a blood centre or …
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… care. Sometimes for regular visits or when CAD gets worse Other physicians Nephrologist (kidney specialist), … an event or procedure and make healthy lifestyle changes. During the rehab program Psychiatrist, psychologist, or … do a cardiac catheterization. This is an invasive procedure used to take X-rays of your arteries and diagnose any …
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… child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more … headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and other changes in behavior. Currently, there is no drug treatment for the disease. Japanese encephalitis virus …
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… or sanded into dust. Low levels of exposure to lead can cause health effects such as learning disabilities and … levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and impaired brain and nervous … These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work …
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… include plans or thoughts about harming yourself or another person, contact your doctor or local hospital for help … detachment from reality (psychosis) or excessive use of alcohol or drugs. Many people with depression delay getting medical …