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… size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors … from water, exposure to lead from showering, bathing or cleaning is not a concern. For more information about lead … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the …
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… If you have a joint problem, you may have more fluid in your joint and your joint may become swollen, stiff, and painful. A sample … is often injected into the skin over the joint. For young children, a sedative may also be given. A long, thin …
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… These bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of … can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting …
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… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that people … from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may …
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… if the tracer is evenly spread in the gland. This helps your doctor know if the thyroid gland is working properly. … Thyroid hormones Antithyroid medicines Medicines or natural health products that contain iodine, such as iodized … test is also not recommended for breastfeeding women or young children. Results Radioactive thyroid scan and …
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… ventricular tachycardia, especially when it occurs in young people. But in most cases ventricular tachycardia is … as low potassium levels and other electrolyte imbalances . Natural health products that contain a banned substance … is a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart. It is usually done along with a history and …
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… have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … or watching television. These activities can decrease the natural blink reflex and cause irritated, red, or dry eyes … File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and Their Vision For more information on …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Caring For Your Child Medicines … or sores. Learn more Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children What Happens Over time, type 2 diabetes can …
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… for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from Humans, Animals, … cause shortages of safe water and food, and cut off your access to electricity, gas, telephone, medicines, and … of water as a result of chemical leaks or spills, natural disasters, and other causes has been a much bigger …
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… is a measurement of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal peak density, … to normal, known as osteoporosis. What causes it? Bones naturally become thinner as people grow older because, … growing up are beyond your control now. But if you are a young adult or if you are raising children, there are things …