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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an hour after the dust …
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Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …
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Lead in drinking water

… the water quality is from your tap. Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the …
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Acute Kidney Injury

… it diagnosed? Acute kidney injury is most often diagnosed during a hospital stay for another cause. If you are already … it diagnosed? Acute kidney injury is most often diagnosed during a hospital stay for another cause. If you are already …
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Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction

… of implants are available. Sometimes an implant is placed during the same surgery as mastectomy. But often you will … of implants are available. Sometimes an implant is placed during the same surgery as mastectomy. But often you will …
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Central Vascular Access Device CVAD

… CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. … CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. …
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Albumin Urine Test

… of time, collect all your urine. Each time you urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, … of time, collect all your urine. Each time you urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, …
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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun

… no matter what colour your skin is. Stay out of the sun during the peak hours of UV radiation . Peak hours are from … no matter what colour your skin is. Stay out of the sun during the peak hours of UV radiation . Peak hours are from …
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Listeriosis

… with listeriosis if their mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy. What causes it? The bacteria that causes … with listeriosis if their mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy. What causes it? The bacteria that causes …