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… degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the … UV radiation is more intense closer to the equator and at higher altitudes. Be aware of that when you travel. Clouds, … skin and light-coloured eyes, who usually burn, are at the highest risk of skin damage. For more information, visit …
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… that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in … put me at risk? Certain activities may put you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning … habitats. The chance of being exposed to hantavirus is higher if you work, play, or live in closed spaces where …
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… lifestyles.  Active For Health is unique because it offers high quality resources that support physical activity for … offers resources that support changing physical activity behaviour. The resources in the toolkit have been evaluated …
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… Ages 1 to 4 months Prefer "baby talk" and voices with a high pitch. Blink or widen eyes when noticing sounds. Become … treatments that can help prevent long-term problems. Behavioural issues While they learn and master new language … parents to limit screen time to an hour or less each day of high-quality programs. Helping your child, ages 3 to 5 The …
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… at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known as FASD. … in children, and includes lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Similar to drinking alcohol while …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Visible genital warts on the penis or … days. Healing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Scarring may occur. Avoid sexual intercourse until the treated area heals and soreness … Most of the time it removes warts. But warts may grow back. Risks Risks of surgery are: Scarring. Bleeding. Infection. …
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… as it heals. Caring for your incision may help lower the risk of problems like infection. Your doctor may have used … your doctor and you are feeling worse, such as you have a high fever or shaking chills, go to the emergency room for … your doctor and you are feeling worse, such as you have a high fever or shaking chills, go to the emergency room for …