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Mercury spills in residential settings

… metal that is liquid at room temperature, and forms beads when spilled. Some of it also evaporates to form a … on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts of mercury vapour over a short … over a brief period is unlikely to cause symptoms. However, when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect …
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Typhoid vaccine

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Swimmers itch

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Lunches to go

… the amount of food that comes home uneaten Plan ahead When you can, offer your child choices about the foods they … the week. Leftovers make great lunches. Keep this in mind when you’re making dinner. Prepare some foods ahead to save …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term …
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HTLV-1 Virus

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Bed bugs

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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of people may …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… that is naturally present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air …
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Seniors falls can be prevented