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… food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The … and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the house clean and … could install a built-in vacuum cleaner that vents outside your home To stop or prevent mould, reduce humidity by …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, … Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link …
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… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … reason they all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used in your drinking water based on many factors such as cost, …
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… should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use … getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … three T’s and follow these simple steps: Trip planning Plan your travel route Know the terrain and conditions Check the …
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… have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor … weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care provider or …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our … deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may prescribe …
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… pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … someone you know has impetigo. It is very important to wash your hands after touching the rash, as impetigo spreads …