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… for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome … firm mattress, a tight-fitting sheet and no bumper pads, pillows, heavy blankets or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or … who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. The risk also goes up …
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… and non-injecting drug abusers, and people traveling to high-risk areas. How To Use Read all vaccine information … will give you a vaccination schedule, which must be followed closely for best effectiveness. If you have an illness … contaminated water, poor sanitary conditions, and rarely by blood transfusions or sharing needles with actively infected …
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… B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic … Protein foods include: Beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds Lower fat milk, yogurt and cheese Fortified soy beverage … small amounts of food more often and choose foods that are higher in calories. Here are some examples of nutritious …
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… spend several days in the hospital after surgery. They slowly increase their movement over those several days. … infection, and lung problems. Surgery in an adult carries a higher rate of complications and risks than in a child or teen, including blood clots, infection, and neurological complications. …
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… or heat therapy may help with arthritis pain, cancer pain, low back pain, or soreness after exercise. Try both and see … belly if you are pregnant. On an area where you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your skin. Place a thin cloth …
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… are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …
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… Fillings (Restorations) Dental Implants Dental Sealants Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Dry Mouth Dry … Gum Disease Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco How to Transport a Piece of … Fillings (Restorations) Dental Implants Dental Sealants Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Dry Mouth Dry …
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… system (such as a pitcher filter) or boil your water and allow it to cool before using. Well water should be … drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine … drinking water. Most Canadians do not have chlorine levels over 2 mg/L in their tap water. If you are concerned …
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… rarely cause a life-threatening disorder that affects the blood cells, kidneys, and other parts of the body. This … disorder is more likely to occur if you have conditions related to a weakened immune system (such as HIV disease, … these very serious side effects occur: extreme tiredness slow/fast/irregular heartbeat easy bruising/bleeding new …
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… type of pack has 3 weeks of hormone pills. Some packs have sugar pills for the fourth week. During that fourth … type of pack has 3 weeks of hormone pills. Some packs have sugar pills for the fourth week. During that fourth …
