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Food safety facts on mercury and fish consumption
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Outlines Health Canada's guideline for total mercury content in commercial marine and freshwater fish. States that certain types of fish should be consumed in moderation and provides guidelines on how much swordfish, shark, and fresh or frozen tuna is safe to consume.
- Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- From: Specific products and risks
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How to safely dispose of a mercury thermometer
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Recommends not using a mercury thermometer. Describes ways to reduce the risk of being exposed to this toxic substance while disposing of a broken thermometer. Provides access to detailed instructions for cleaning up a small mercury spill.
- Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
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Mercury and dental workers
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Provides information for dental workers exposed to mercury: adverse health effects due to overexposure to mercury; prevention measures against absorption through the skin and inhalation of mercury; procedures to follow in case of spills of mercury.
- Source: Saskatchewan Labour
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Mercury and human health
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Presents the forms and the sources of mercury. Describes the risks of mercury poisoning and the health effects of mercury exposure. Discusses the ways to minimize the risks related to mercury poisoning.
- Source: Health Canada
- From: It's your health: environment
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Mercury and the environment
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Offers scientific information on mercury, as well as information on current policies and programs related to mercury.
- Source: Environment Canada
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Mercury in fish
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Present Health Canada's consumption advice about mercury in fish.
- Source: Health Canada
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Pollution Probe
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Engages in research, education, and advocacy in order to reduce smog-causing emissions, eliminate toxic chemicals in the environment, address the threat of global climate change, and protect human health. Web site includes information about air quality, water management, energy conservation, recycling, and toxic chemicals.
- Source: Pollution Probe
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Publications
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Lists publications on environmental subjects such as pollution, air quality, mercury, toxic chemicals, practical solutions, environmental law, and water quality. Includes a description of each publication, along with ordering information.
- Source: Pollution Probe
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Thimerosal in vaccines
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Explains what thimerosal is and why it is used in vaccines. Discusses the benefits and risks of thimerosal, mercury and other chemical additives in vaccines. Addresses the concerns about exposing children to mercury during immunization.
- Source: Manitoba Health
- From: Fact sheets for the public
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What is metallic mercury?
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Identifies sources of mercury in industry, in the health care sector, and in measuring instruments. Outlines the health effects of mercury exposure and lists preventive measures.
- Source: Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal, Santé publique
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