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Clean-up after a flood

… septic systems and other sources of contamination and disease. Flood waters can become heavily contaminated and …
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Vitamin D and your health

… with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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Calcium and your health

… of Calcium Food Serving size Amount of calcium (mg) Excellent source of calcium (250 mg or more)* Dried fish, … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis …
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Travelling with children

… How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid … right away if your child develops signs of: Dehydration Bloody diarrhea Diarrhea accompanied by a high fever, or …
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Sun safety for children

… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… health and safety around fire retardants, see BC Centre for Disease Control Wildfires notes: Fire …
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Prenatal ultrasound

… (NT) ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …