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… 95 What is a bed bug? Bed bugs are small, quick-moving, … signs: Bite marks on your body, particularly around your face, neck, arms and hands Dark … signs: Bite marks on your body, particularly around your face, neck, arms and hands Dark …
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… been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your child is within reach of … File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . Bedsharing is where a child sleeps on the same sleeping surface or bed with another person. Bedsharing can be …
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… Learn more about general pregnancy concerns: High-risk pregnancy … soon. High blood pressure during pregnancy Bedrest in pregnancy Pre-eclampsia usually … fluid Polyhydramnios Multiple pregnancy Risks increase with the number of babies you …
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… Overview When you spend time around an animal—whether it's a pet, a farm … So it's a good idea to learn about your risks and how to protect yourself and other … something that an animal has touched, such as bedding, a kennel, a stall, or your own …
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… Overview Sharing memories (sometimes called life review … For example, if the person has described a snowstorm that occurred when he or she … For example, if the person has described a snowstorm that occurred when he or she …
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… when bathing. A person who has to stay in bed for a short time and who can move a little … move well or who can't move at all needs a bed bath. This is often called a sponge bath, … often used too. You can give a full bath in bed without getting the bed sheets wet. How …
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… tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing … is the only way to avoid potential health risks from tobacco and nicotine. B.C. offers … that could put you at risk Do not vape around others. The second-hand vapour from an …
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… Overview People sometimes have to stay in bed for long periods of time. And they may not … by helping them turn and change position in bed. A drawsheet can help. Turning someone in bed Before getting started, tell the person …
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… and nuclear power plants. What are the risks of being exposed to radiation? There is … You can't avoid radiation that occurs around you in nature. But there are some … small risk of getting cancer. You may have concerns about getting radiation from a …
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… friends or a health professional about your concerns. Ask yourself whether these reasons … friends or a health professional about your concerns. Ask yourself whether these reasons …
