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… with building plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The … . What are the health concerns? According to Health Canada, … the water quality is from your tap. Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the …
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… On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … urinate often, especially at night. Having pain or burning during urination or ejaculation. Less common symptoms of … cancer grows so slowly that it may never cause a problem during a person's life. But in some cases, it grows more …
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… Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens … uncontrolled weight loss, discuss this with your doctor during your next visit. Watchful waiting A wait-and-see … dehydration. Be especially careful when you exercise or during hot weather. Avoid products containing magnesium. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …
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… High Cholesterol On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention What Happens When to … doesn't cause symptoms in most people. It's usually found during a blood test that measures cholesterol levels. How is … so that more blood can flow through when needed, such as during activity. When hard plaque forms in the walls of an …
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… time in a dwelling or other building that isn't well heated during cold weather. Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… Safety Common Questions What are immunizations? Immunizations help keep you and your … are spread out or skipped, a child may get the disease during the delay. Why does my child need so many doses to … protection from the mother? During the last few weeks of pregnancy, mothers give their babies some protection against …
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… Basics What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 … mcg Age 9 to 13 years: 1.8 mcg Age 14 and older: 2.4 mcg During pregnancy: 2.6 mcg While breastfeeding: 2.8 mcg What are the …
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… not start on its own and delivery needs to happen soon, contractions can be started (induced) with medicine. Some … on her uterus, there is a chance the scar can break open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines … not start on its own and delivery needs to happen soon, contractions can be started (induced) with medicine. Some …
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… Fortunately, education and support for adolescents during this period of life are becoming increasingly common. But adolescents still need parental guidance about what to expect and assurance that everyone goes through similar …