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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal …
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… and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … Common Sometimes Sore throat Common Sometimes Chest discomfort, coughing Sometimes mild to moderate Usual, can …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. … and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a type … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
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… What Is Hemochromatosis Genetic (HFE) Screening? Who Should Be Screened? Is Screening Accurate? Should You Be … (arrhythmia), and arthritis. But many people do not have symptoms in the early stages. In men, hereditary … insurance. In Canada, there is a law called the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA). It protects your genetic …
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… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks Surgery Overview TIPS is a procedure in which a stent is … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to polio virus, … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you …
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… Vacuum Aspiration On this page: Surgery Overview What to Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … to shrink the uterus back to its non-pregnant size. You may have cramping for up to a few weeks. After the procedure: If … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
