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Mercury spills in residential settings

… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, … causes symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also … doubt, contact your local health authority’s environmental agency, the Drug and Poison Information Centre or your local …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… in the wilderness can have health effects such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and fatigue … Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not touch live or dead bats. If you … . Wilderness activities and recreation: www.bcparks.ca . Image … Health Risks in the Wilderness …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. Normal … days and diet changes have not helped You have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your … muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help …

Reye syndrome

… is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently … Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the virus on to other people. Without … side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be … items that could have tiny amounts of blood on them Bandage all open cuts and sores until healed Put articles with …

Fibre and Your Health

… full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 … 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People …

Listeriosis

… people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at … and severe muscle aches. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have … risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a weakened immune system you should … . Image … Listeriosis …

Ultraviolet radiation

… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin … with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and plain fortified soy beverage. Other fortified plant-based beverages such as almond …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been …