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… surface water supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to … As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection damages the heart’s valves which can …
Medications
… treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or … works. Be sure you know how to take this medication and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand … burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco …
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… basic beliefs about human nature, how the world works, and what life is about. It can cause stress when a long-held belief is challenged or contradicted by a … success much more or less than your family or society expects you to. Your values can cause stress when you spend …
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… page: Overview Who Can Donate How to Prepare How It Is Done What Happens After Donation Risks Testing Donated Blood … Information Overview Blood donation means giving some of your blood so that it can be used to help someone else. … be able to donate during blood drives at your workplace. When you donate whole blood, you give about 473 mL (1 pint) …
Medical tests
… another test is done to confirm a syphilis infection. Your doctor may choose from many tests to screen for and … appear. This increases the chance of finding the infection when it can be cured or treated to avoid long-term problems. … has syphilis. Check how well treatment is working. If you have syphilis, your sex partner(s) should be told, tested, …
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… High Blood Sugar Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen if your child: … sure they know the symptoms of high blood sugar. Teach them what to do in case of an emergency. Have a plan for dealing …
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… Surgery Overview The decision to have a limb amputated is difficult for the person and their … for: Gangrene with or without infection. Unbearable pain when at rest. Non-healing, untreatable ulcers. Tobacco use … than walking on a below-the-knee prosthesis, although young, relatively healthy people manage much better than …
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… updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with … between your legs may be sore, bruised and swollen. If you have stitches, you may experience more pain. To ease … use birth control. Vaginal bleeding (Lochia) You can expect to have bleeding and discharge from the your vagina …
