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… on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, … in order to minimize the health risks to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? … by visiting  www.fnha.ca/contact-us . For more information about lead in your home, read Steps to Lead Safe …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … and older. Children under 9 years of age may receive a second dose depending on when the first dose was given. …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … few days after receiving this vaccine, especially after the second dose. If you notice any of the following symptoms, …
Healthy eating
… are many advantages to a plant-based diet. It can lower your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, help manage your weight, and improve your overall health. This handout … in your diet. Steps you can take When it comes to thinking about how to follow a plant-based diet, you may find the …
Health topics
… Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead … Smoking, using spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still growing, … To diagnose tooth decay, your dentist will: Ask questions about your past dental and medical problems and care. Check …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures … amount of alcohol in your blood reaches its highest level about 60 minutes after you drink. But food in your stomach … the machine for the correct amount of time (usually 4 to 6 seconds). Use one long breath, not several small breaths. …
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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have … have the sample repeated within 2 weeks. The purpose of the second sample is to double check the few disorders that can …
Health topics
… surgery is a very personal decision. Some women feel better about themselves when their clothes fit just as they did … already made, or they can be custom-made from a mould of your chest. You may want to wear a breast form if: You are … and moves. Take a partner or good friend with you for a second opinion and support. Breast …
Health topics
… are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may turn red and tender, … cotton clothes that are loose on your body. Ask your doctor about different types of gels or lotions that can help … a child). Harm to your lungs or heart. In rare cases, a second cancer caused by exposure to radiation. …
Medical tests
… Overview A chest X-ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes . … X-ray are not normal or do not give enough information about the chest problem, more specific X-rays or other tests … the picture. You may be asked to hold your breath for a few seconds while the X-ray picture is taken. Most hospitals and …