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… close, especially bears and female moose with calves. Learn about the animals and wildlife in the area you’ll be … when mosquitoes are most active. If you have any concerns about an insect bite, contact your health care provider or …
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… Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. … it as directed on the container. For more information about insect repellents and DEET, please visit HealthLinkBC …
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… Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor … tests. The cost of a testing device and results is about $30 to $50. A long-term radon detector is placed in …
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… the TB bacteria are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) clinics, visit …
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… safety: Easy ways to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for …
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… Provide regular opportunities for open conversations about substance use and mental health. Share trusted … use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #102a …
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… teeth at least twice a day with toothpaste that contains fluoride Clean carefully along the gumline where plaque … If this is not possible, rinse your mouth with water or a fluoride mouth rinse Do not smoke/vape, drink alcohol or use … at your local public health unit. For more information about dental care for your baby, visit HealthLinkBC File #19 …
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… a clean and sanitized food thermometer. Put the thermometer about two-thirds of the way into the milk; do not rest it on …
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… help reduce your level of dependence Find your “why” Think about the ways your life may improve through quitting vaping …
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… For more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect …
