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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, … system and whether other forms of treatment are needed. What is secondary disinfection? After being disinfected, …
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… not serviced by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need to have an onsite sewage system. This needs to be … system has 2 basic parts: Septic tank, which may also include a treatment plant Dispersal area, which is usually a series of …
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… going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This … epidemics are common. These areas may change, but commonly include parts of Africa and the Middle East. Vaccination is …
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… age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and what food sources of iron you eat. What foods contain iron? … absorbed by your body Non-heme iron is found in eggs and plant-based foods such as beans, lentils, nuts and seeds, … iron or foods high in vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include: Red, yellow and green peppers Broccoli, brussels …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while … Make or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, … If you have an ongoing health concern, talk to your health care provider about your trip. Ask your doctor for a letter …
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… who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of … for less than 1 year; hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients; and people born with diseases that … immune system, check with the bottling company to find out what treatment, if any, it has had. Bottled water that has …
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… how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape … to your doctor before making any changes to your diet. This includes if: You plan to eat more green leafy vegetables (for example, you …
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… This area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if … alcohol are a common problem around water bodies, including include private pools, hot tubs, beaches and swimming holes. … will use your pool or hot tub can easily get in and out. Plan for safety Check for hidden dangers. Fix any broken …
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… It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make every sleep as safe as … how you can help your child: Set up daytime schedule that includes regular times for naps, snack and meal times, and … crawl into bed with his daddy. Then he went for breakfast. What did he eat?” Small children love stories where they are …
