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… hearing loss, contact the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). CCOHS has mandated hearing protection for … can contact CCOHS with questions on workplace safety and health, including hearing loss, at 1-800-668-4284, or find …
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… , and chickenpox can harm a growing fetus. They can cause birth defects, fetal death, or premature birth. Chickenpox … 2 This is especially important if you have a chronic health problem (including asthma). The intranasal vaccine … Immunizations Pregnancy Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Citations Castillo E, Poliquin …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … The majority of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of … You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children. Teach children to play safely with toys …
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… along with the diarrhea. Diarrhea is one of the most common health problems. It affects people of all ages. Most adults … have diarrhea? Yes Diarrhea No Diarrhea How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 … week 1 week or more Fever for 1 week or more Do you have a health problem or take medicine that weakens your immune …
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… Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … after induction. Maintenance therapy helps prevent relapse. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health … improved greatly over time. But treatment may take several years to complete. A clinical trial may be a good choice. …
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… high . And they increase your chances of having another health problem, such as depression , a heart attack , or a … or violent behaviour How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your … disease, treatment can control it and keep your child healthy. Many children with asthma play sports and live … Happens Asthma often begins during childhood or the teenage years and may last throughout your child's life. Asthma is …
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… Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … symptoms, raise the head of your bed 15 to 20 centimetres. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health … to lose weight. Have occurred frequently over several years and are only partly relieved with lifestyle changes …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … oral polio vaccine. Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as … sperm production in men. Men should use a reliable form of birth control during treatment and for some time afterwards. …