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… has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such … water can still be used for washing hands with soap for 20 seconds, and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your …
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… with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure canner is a large, … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality …
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… hands are common during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester. These problems are usually caused by carpal … syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This nerve runs through a small space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This nerve controls …
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… the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Use this form if your doctor recommends a special treatment, such as … treatment, such as equipment or therapy? Questions to ask about the treatment What kind of preparation is needed for … Ask for other information about the treatment. Ask about a second opinion. Ask whether the treatment is covered by your …
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… Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … be a symptom of a medical or mental health problem. Think about whether a medical or mental health problem is causing … episodes of not breathing during sleep for at least 10 seconds (apneic episodes). It usually is caused by a …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call … AMD by doing a regular eye examination. The doctor will ask about your symptoms, past eye problems, and other health … day or as often as your doctor advises. It only takes a few seconds. Cover one eye. Then, using your other eye, look at …
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… radon. But the construction features and exact location of your house may be just as likely to affect your risk. Even … time, exposure to radon can cause lung cancer. Radon causes about 4,000 lung cancer deaths each year in Canada. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after tobacco smoking. …
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… cross bite by widening the upper jaw. What to think about Ideal timing of treatment varies depending on what the … Many children who start growth modification in second or third grade are finished with orthodontic … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Increases Your Risk When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … doctor will do a physical examination and ask questions about your past health and your risk factors. Risk factors … life. These habits include: Quitting smoking and avoiding second-hand smoke. Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit …
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… small cuts (incisions) in the belly. The surgeon inflates your belly with air or carbon dioxide in order to see … clearly. The surgeon inserts a lighted scope attached to a video camera (laparoscope) into one incision near the belly … who have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are sore for about a week. But in 2 to 3 weeks they have much less …
