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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … Forests website: www.gov.bc.ca/spongymoth . Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke … motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, condominiums and transit …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide (CO): …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through … detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … Vietnamese Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often … or chestfeeding Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples Concerns that your baby is not getting enough milk, or …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … material in homes and other buildings. Asbestos was also commonly used to make asbestos-cement pipes from the 1940s … evidence that indicates ingesting asbestos has any health concerns. For more information Health Canada For more …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This … prevent harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or concerns about cleaning up spills, call your local health …
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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … used to control an older person Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse reported by older adults. Examples of … as a part of aging. Some signs may look like health concerns that are common in later life. Older adults who …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, this is specified when the vaccine is approved. … effects will be mild and will last for only a day or two. Common side effects may include a low fever or soreness …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … and germs. This is why preventing contamination in the first place is so important. Always shower or bathe with …
