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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the … and recreation. Untreated water in the wilderness can have health effects such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in … diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … prescription medication and behavioural coaching. These should be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is … lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as …
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… get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and anus. HIV can be … by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for …
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… to 2 or more connections, you are a water supplier and have responsibilities under the Drinking Water Protection … ). You should contact your local health authority for further … are found in small quantities that are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … systems (such as those with HIV or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and …
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… to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various … as proof The TST results, your reason for testing and your general health may mean further TB testing such as a TB …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 …
