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… 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular exposure to second-hand smoke can cause harm. The risk and severity of the harm depends on the length of exposure and amount of smoke you are exposed to. For some …
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… symptoms will help you know how serious your illness is. Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral … how serious the illness is. With a minor illness, such as a cold, you may have a fever. But a very serious infection may … serious illness. Low body temperature may occur from cold exposure, shock , alcohol or drug use, or certain metabolic …
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… 31, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV Emergency … Forms Frequently asked questions For more information Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you … quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus or HIV post-exposure prophylaxis to start as soon as possible. …
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… can concentrate on plant surfaces. What are the symptoms of exposure to cyanobacteria? Cyanobacteria can produce several … and respiratory systems. Symptoms are visible shortly after exposure. Others affect the liver and it takes days before … that you rinse your body with clean water immediately after exposure to contaminated water. Rinsing is recommended even …
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… a Person Who Is Intoxicated Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury Antibiotics Antioxidants Ashkenazi Jewish … Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicines to Be Careful With Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment Cold Exposure: Ways the Body … Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing …
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… streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, …
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… normal to have a productive cough when you have a common cold. Coughing is often triggered by mucus that drains down … hacking cough may occur toward the end of a cold or after exposure to an irritant, such as dust or smoke. There are … Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Did you take your temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How …
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… released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall Natural geographical … can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air pollutants, … can I protect my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution events When outdoor air quality is …
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… It's normal to have a productive cough with the common cold. Coughing is often triggered by mucus that drains down … hacking cough may occur toward the end of a cold or after exposure to an irritant, such as dust or smoke. There are … has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… Testing Orders Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary … see Testing Order for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV . Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Expand all … Prompt review is vital to ensure that a decision on post-exposure prophylaxis is made and that any treatment can be …
