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… discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too … MAC for manganese, use another source of water. Examples include bottled water for preparing baby formula for infants … and have concerns about your health, talk to your health care provider. What can I do to remove manganese from my …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of … bacteria from growing. Low-acid foods Low-acid foods include most vegetables, meats and seafood. The level of …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English What are combustion by-products? Combustion (burning) … appliances. Examples of major combustion by-products include: Carbon monoxide (CO) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) … (PDF 162 KB). If you plan to buy an air cleaning system, make sure you get the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth … with the virus. Symptoms usually start suddenly and may include a fever, sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. … Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread easily in child care settings and other places where children are close …
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… illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. … 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands … running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute … Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. … an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills and fever. The illness …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication that includes morphine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl and … overdose how to respond and provide potentially life-saving care while waiting for paramedics to arrive. The program …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of … coli . What are the symptoms? Symptoms of E.coli infection include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become … diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A … infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, … GAS you may require antibiotics. Speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially … blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, … have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased risk of …
