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… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate … medical attention For more information For more information about sulphur dioxide in your area, contact your local …
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… disinfection is an easy way to make water safe. To learn about a safe method for using household bleach (chlorine) to … levels over 2 mg/L in their tap water. If you are concerned about the chlorine concentration in your drinking water, you …
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… as addictive as cigarettes. There is a lot we do not know about the long-term health risks of vaping. If you choose to … on the Canadian market. There is not a lot of evidence about their safety and potential risks are not yet clear. … As they are new products, very little evidence is available about their effectiveness as a cessation aid. If you are …
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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Tetanus , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. Hepatitis … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio …
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… babies and toddlers. This handout provides information about eating well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian … B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is not having … to see if vitamin D has been added. If you’re concerned about your child’s eating habits, or their growth and …
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… cold. A thermos will keep foods hot, above 60°C (140°F) for about 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving … What training is available for child-care providers? Caring About Food Safety is a free online course: …
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… what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my … The ‘whole cell’ vaccine used before 1997 contained about 3,000 proteins and polysaccharides from the whole …
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… kindergarten and again in grade 9. For more information about these immunizations, see: HealthLinkBC File #15a … problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. These …
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… important senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly … disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing …
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… strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) now make up about 1 in 5 SA infections in the community. Why are MRSA a … are MRSA? MRSA now make up 17% of SA, and will be found on about 5% of people. Of those people, most show no signs of …
