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… green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow … to cyanobacteria? You can be exposed to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during … bad. This will likely discourage many individuals from drinking or playing in this water. However, some individuals …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for … beer, wine, spirits, coolers and ciders can harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at one time (binge drinking), and regular drinking in pregnancy (everyday) are …
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… How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe … hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at any one time, and …
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… Overview Maybe you've found yourself drinking more alcohol than you'd prefer. If you want to cut … no-alcohol drinks that you enjoy, like flavoured seltzer water, tea with honey, or tonic with a slice of lime. Or try … less." Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Current …
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… Information Overview Handwashing is more than just running water over your hands. Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of … steps for handwashing: Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold). Apply soap. slide 1 of 5 < Prev …
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… are the most common causes. These bacteria are in water contaminated by human or animal stools. Drinking water, water used to wash food, or irrigation water … treated? Treatment for traveller's diarrhea includes drinking fluids to avoid dehydration, taking …
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… Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do you think your baby may be … Mild Mild dehydration Is your child having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids he or she has lost? … Try giving your baby a sponge bath with lukewarm water. Don't use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol . …
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… you may prevent new kidney stones. Drink plenty of water. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough fluids, especially water. How can you … example, add one more glass of water each day until you are drinking 8 to 10 glasses a day. This slow increase will give …
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… giardia (say "jee-AR-dee-uh"). It can happen if you drink water that has been contaminated. How is it spread? You may … In Canada and the United States, you can get giardia by drinking untreated water from wells, streams, rivers, and … In Canada and the United States, you can get giardia by drinking untreated water from wells, streams, rivers, and …
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… to eat at a meal to feel full. Replace sweet drinks with water. Encourage your child to drink water when he or she is thirsty. Offer lots of vegetables … to eat at a meal to feel full. Replace sweet drinks with water. Encourage your child to drink water when he or she is …
