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Tetanus immune globulin

… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

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Disinfecting drinking water

… rivers, or streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can …
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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too …
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Shigellosis

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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

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Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, …
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Emergency contraception EC