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… Your health this winter … Download PDF File English File Chinese File Farsi … locations may be listed on EmergencyMapBC.ca at the discretion of First Nations and local governments. If warming centres are not listed … - https://smap.bchousing.org/ information website. Featured topics Common illnesses and injuries during winter Colds and flu, and some …
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… for extended periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality … . What are the health concerns? According to Health Canada, even ingesting a low level of … and Hazards . How can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was once commonly used in drinking water plumbing, including: bronze, copper and …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. … Immunization for health care workers in … mild disease. However, complications, including encephalitis, are more common in adults. Rubella: Health care workers are considered protected … in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; …
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… … 05a What is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include … especially in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health guideline … well water, or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, breastfeed your …
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… Multiple Sclerosis (MS) … Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When … return off and on for many years. Secondary progressive , which at first follows a relapsing-remitting course and then becomes … to run in families. Where you grew up may also play a role. MS is more common in those who grew up in colder regions that are farther away …
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… Travel Health … Overview Health Tools Before You Go Precautions … Personal health needs If you have any chronic diseases or other health concerns, such as birth control or allergies, see your doctor. You may … afraid. Water and food safety Contaminated water and food are the most common cause of illness in travellers. Don't drink tap water if it may …
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… their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what … there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, this is specified when the vaccine is approved. After a … most side effects will be mild and will last for only a day or two. Common side effects may include a low fever or soreness where the …
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… schedules may vary in each province and territory. Ask your health professional what shots your child should get. Other shots may … are developed by provincial and territorial health authorities. Commonly recommended immunizations include: footnote 1 Bacterial … start right after birth, and many are given throughout a baby's first 23 months. Booster shots (the later doses of any vaccines that …
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… take to make the transition easier and safer. Clean-up after a Flood (HealthLinkBC File #20) CMHC: Flood clean up and mould prevention Indoor … may have broken open vessels containing fuel, fertilizers, or other common household chemicals. Similarly, flood water may carry dangerous … contact your local Health Authority directly . If you have additional concerns on specific topics, please look to the following resources: …
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… Providers Helping Your Child Get Started Paying for Child Care Other Concerns Overview What is child care? Child … and how to get available services. Contact your local government's health office or your province's ministry of education. Beginning Your … Your Child Get Started At the start of a new child care routine, it's common for a child to show some signs of anxiety, such as clinging or …