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… home until emergency authorities say it is safe to do so. How can I prepare to evacuate in an emergency? Create a … network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, such as …
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… care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care … at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think …
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… Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For … shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated fat a food contains. Trans fat There are … oils.These can no longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and …
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… your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim … health care provider or registered dietitian to find out how much fibre is right for you. How can I increase the amount of fibre I eat? Add fibre to …
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… Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if … have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an area … that you can take to avoid exposure to Cryptococcus . However, you can be alert for long lasting or severe …
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… File #49a Water-borne Infections in British Columbia . How long has chlorine been used to disinfect water? Chlorine … Canada use chlorine disinfectants to treat drinking water. How is chlorine added to my drinking water? There are many … choice of water treatment experts. Current scientific data show that the benefits of chlorination are much greater than …
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… cervical mucus or the ability of sperm to bind to the egg. However, like any contraceptive method, these pills are not … for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or not?). It is very … including EC, without a parent’s or guardian's consent. How can I tell if the pills worked or not? The effectiveness …
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… rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids … packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how much fibre it contains. Look for foods with a percent … are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the long-term use of some laxatives can make your …
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… at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older …
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… . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may … While it is also possible that water droplets from the shower or humidifiers may contain asbestos fibres, exposure …
