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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … an effective form of contraception if you wish. When can I use emergency contraception (EC)? You may wish to use EC in the following situations: You had unprotected sex, …
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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents …
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… sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … Home isolation is when a person must stay at home because they have a contagious disease. If you are in home … people. Home isolation helps prevent the spread of TB because you stay home and away from other people. In B.C., there …
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… palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean and canola oils instead of butter, lard … smoking Get enough sleep According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no amount or kind of alcohol is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk …
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… when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if possible and avoid climbing on slippery or … against pool walls or rocks, you could drown. Do not drink alcohol Injuries involving alcohol are a common problem around water bodies, including …
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… in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults … delirium, interactions or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep … over-the-counter pills, vitamins and herbal supplements Alcohol can affect medications If you are a B.C. resident …
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… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open … your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading VRE when … and you don’t have access to soap and water, 60 to 90% alcohol hand rubs can also be used. Bacteria can survive on …
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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Go to local cooling centres or community … of caffeinated, sugary or artificially sweetened and alcoholic drinks Eat fruits and vegetables. They have a high … to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you are tandem feeding during pregnancy, …
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… include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience … there be on-site supervision? Be prepared: Bring wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel or foam with you to use in … hand sanitizer with 60 to 95 percent ethanol or isopropanol Alcohol-based hand rubs will not work if your hands are …
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… if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a … or water pills and certain psychiatric medications Use of alcohol or other substances Previous heat stroke High … If you must work or exercise, drink 2 to 4 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important and …
