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… vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household … or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of skin contact with elemental … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury …
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… curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a …
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… 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected …
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… 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV … Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Regularly training staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond to and care for a … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, …
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… cases of TSS are linked to menstruation. If you think you have TSS, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency … . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or on the skin of up to 30 per cent of people. They are also found in … injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome …
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… pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What should I do if I …
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… Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have specific nutrients added to them. Why is folate … important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic …
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… vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can … your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended … suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which …
