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Safety tips for swimmers

… Do not drink alcohol Injuries involving alcohol are a common problem around water bodies, including include …
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Hearing tests for infants and children

… to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday sounds. This is why it is important … played into your baby's ears, while a computer measures the responses from the ears. Screening is best done at least 12 …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… may experience harm from strangers, this is much less common, except for financial abuse or fraud. When might the … and their ability to be independent. What is the most commonly reported type of abuse? Financial abuse is the most commonly reported form of abuse faced by older adults. Older …
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Rabies

… foxes and coyotes. Worldwide, unimmunized dogs are the most common carrier of rabies virus. What are the symptoms of … causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What …
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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

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Swimmers itch

… become more sensitive to the larvae and develop stronger responses each time. How do I treat swimmer's itch? There … health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and advice include: Apply plain calamine …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… processes. In B.C., natural minerals are the most common sources of arsenic in drinking water. The amount of …
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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

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Allergy safe child care facilities