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… or sanded into dust. Low levels of exposure to lead can cause health effects such as learning disabilities and … chemical stripping agents also contain potentially harmful substances, they must be used with care. Mechanical removal … Protection Agency at www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2013-11/documents/steps_0.pdf (PDF 5.01 MB) … Lead …
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… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the … tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… Captopril - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … needs. Warning This drug can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is … medication with others. Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes may …
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… 2013 Did you know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get water from a private well or … make sure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can contain harmful bacteria and chemicals. For example, high levels of …
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… do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps … see how much vitamin D it contains. Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist, or your health care provider if you have … for children under 2 years of age For more information HealthLinkBC File 68e Calcium and Your Health Infant and …
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… absorb calcium from foods. Should I take a supplement? Use the food sources table below to find out how much … of calcium from food and supplements. Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist, or your health care provider if you have … of supplement that is best for you. For More Information HealthLinkBC File #68n Vitamin D and Your Health …
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… has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, including the bacteria that is normally … clean Avoid dipping the soother in honey or other sweet substances that can cause tooth decay By age 1 or 2, if your … unit. For more information on water fluoridation, see HealthLinkBC File #28 Water Fluoridation Facts . When should …
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… Overview Fat replacers are non-fat substances that act like fat in a food. An ideal fat … to identify them in the foods they buy. If you want to use fat replacers, think about the following: Current … the food that contains a replacer, which makes up for the reduction in calories. More research is needed on fat …
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… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
