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Asbestos When should I worry

… above, it can take 15 to 30 years for diseases to develop after exposure. Who is at risk of asbestos exposure? If your … older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home … and the number of asbestos fibres in the air if proper precautions are not followed. Keep people and pets away, and …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… for up to 5 minutes. When you wash your hands, you help clean them and remove the germs that cause illness. We pick … Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry hands with a clean cloth or paper towel Use the towel to turn off the tap … are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or foam, rub your hands together …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… can carry these parasites and bacteria. Water quality and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy … a health care provider if any illness occurs a few weeks after a tick bite. Other insect bites may also cause … nurse. For more information Animal and insect health and safety: HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick Bites and Disease …

Norovirus

… for a long time on these surfaces if they are not properly cleaned. You can become ill when you touch these surfaces … the virus, follow these tips: Wash your hands, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or … anada.ca/en/health-canada/services/meat-poultry-fish-seafood-safety/shellfish-food-safety.html How can I reduce the risk …

Toxoplasmosis

… toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box or after touching anything that … brushing or being licked by your cat Keep your cat indoors Clean out the litter box every day. The Toxoplasma parasite …

Nitrate in well water

… levels in ground water may change over time, especially after a heavy rainfall. Nitrate concentrations above … cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are …

Scabies

… care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain … applying the cream to mouth, nostrils and eyes. Put on clean clothes and bedding after applying treatment. … avoid To prevent further spreading, make sure to vacuum and clean clothes and bedding. To prevent further spreading, …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … with abuse or neglect may occur in later life. It may begin after the man has developed a disabling condition and relies … may depend on their spouse or partner to do the cooking and cleaning, making it harder to leave an abusive relationship …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… from person to person is by direct contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating … bar soap Clothing should be laundered in the usual manner Clean bathrooms frequently; no special cleaning agents are …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… system to work. They can also cause contamination of water after it's treated. How do I know if my water quality has … before wearing it. For more information about health and safety around fire retardants, see BC Centre for Disease … on the current wildfire situation in B.C., see Public Safety & Emergency Services – Wildfire service at …