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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health … other sources such as: Agricultural activities (including application of chemical fertilizers and animal manure, …
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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … (white) and male Photos provided by the Canadian Forest Service The adult female spongy moth lays eggs in masses … the performance of the Btk. Many of these ingredients are approved food-grade additives. No petroleum products are …
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… safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59d Download PDF Document English … Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers and follow instructions on … best before date. Does my child-care facility need a food service permit? Some licensed child-care facilities require …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB … have unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and tiredness or fatigue. If it has affected other …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … populations in B.C. Some examples are pheromone trapping, life-stage sampling (e.g., egg mass) and aerial …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on … weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, tiredness, chest pain and …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate treatment device. The device should be certified …
