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Indoor air quality

… information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive … of pollution or reduce the level of emissions. This step should always be considered first to improve indoor air … building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the house clean and dust-free to reduce allergens such …

Burns and scalds in young children

… The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a … when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check … hot Use a travel mug with a screw-on-lid for hot drinks Keep appliance cords out of reach and appliances away from …

Safety tips for swimmers

… Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run Never run … Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy system.” Never let children play in …

West Nile virus

… wear full-length pants and a long–sleeved shirt to keep mosquitoes from biting. Mosquitoes that can carry WNV … can be a significant breeding source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. … of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild birds or other …

Insect repellents and DEET

… repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or liquid used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin … from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against … age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been … Million Always use and store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, …

Heat-related illness

… the risk of having a heat-related illness. These include: Keep cool. Stay indoors in air-conditioned buildings or take … day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are on water pills or … fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important and should be taken in the shade Avoid sunburn. Use a broad …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… that can make us sick. This also allows the juice to keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and … hospitals and other facilities serving vulnerable groups should not sell or serve unpasteurized juice. Children on …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and … like and your baby will probably enjoy it too. Remember to keep the volume low. Babies also learn through touch. Help … to give toddlers a choice between several activities, play should be spontaneous and unstructured as much as possible. …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … series of polio vaccine is recommended. Health care workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after …