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… surface and can look thick, like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during … If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … after exposure. Others affect the liver and it takes days before symptoms appear. Symptoms from drinking water …
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… liquid. The following recommendations can help you protect your child from drowning hazards. Don't leave babies and … alone in the bathtub or a swimming or wading pool. A baby who slips or rolls and lands face down may not be able … protect against drowning. They aren't a substitute for your attention. Don't leave babies and young children alone …
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… (PTH) regulates the levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood. When the phosphorus level is measured, a vitamin … is measured at the same time. Vitamin D is needed for your body to take in phosphate. The relation between calcium … stick A heel stick is used to get a blood sample from a baby. The baby's heel is poked, and several drops of blood …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … control while using this medication and for at least 30 days after stopping treatment. If you become pregnant, talk …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Newborn babies of … bottle and throw away any unused medication after 90 days. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug and for 7 days after the last dose is not recommended. Consult your …
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… On this page: Overview Overview As your due date draws nearer, learn and practice controlled … patterns before you go into labour: Belly breathing In early labour, try belly breathing. As you inhale, expand … patterns before you go into labour: Belly breathing In early labour, try belly breathing. As you inhale, expand …
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… compared to his or her height. If you are concerned that your child is—or could become—overweight, talk with your … your doctor will check your child's health and look for early signs of problems, including: High blood pressure. … your doctor will check your child's health and look for early signs of problems, including: High blood pressure. …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should I Stop Taking My …
