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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … is normally found in the mouth. Without treatment, decay can spread deeper into the tooth. The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. Ig is … Ig to inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes …
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… of the water, looking for bird and mammal hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) there is a chance … more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they will die almost immediately. …
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… postures that are done with focused, deep breathing. How do you do yoga to relax? There are lots of yoga poses you can do to help you relax. Here are a few to try. The first … pose—is a little more advanced. All of these yoga poses can help you relax and relieve stress. Extended puppy pose …
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… blood flows to heart muscle, Regardless of which type of blood vessel is used, oxygen-rich blood from the … surgery, have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This lifestyle can help lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. It … weight if you need to. Manage other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Smoking …
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… the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but precautions can be taken to reduce exposure. Removing, repairing or … up and prevent dust from spreading. Put all waste into a secure container or sealed plastic bag. Mark the bag as …
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… about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that … Store each resident’s epinephrine auto-injectors in a secure unlocked place that is easy for all staff to access If … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil underneath the building. It can move through cracks in the foundation, construction …
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… Doing Guided Imagery to Relax Actionset Overview Have you ever been in the middle of a stressful situation and … of the way the mind and body are connected, guided imagery can make you feel like you are experiencing something just by imagining it. You can do guided imagery with audio recordings, an instructor, …
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… eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be … usually makes the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be … discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied gently …