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Health Risks in the Wilderness

… water in the wilderness can have health effects such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss … Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not touch live or dead bats. If you … . Wilderness activities and recreation: www.bcparks.ca . Image … Health Risks in the Wilderness …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency … buy a food or receive a food delivery. Ingredients in packaged foods can change without notice. Do not assume that a …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to … die and as many as 80 percent have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular … going over bumps in a stroller does not cause SBS. What damage can shaking a baby cause? Shaking a baby can cause: …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… soft fruits and toast By around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. … offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … Other protein foods: Full-fat plain yogurt, unsalted cottage cheese Grated or small pieces of hard cheese, like …

Well water testing

… organisms cause stomach and intestinal illnesses, including diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, … metals such as lead and copper can leach out of pipes and soldered joints. For some, but not all metals, you may notice …

Hepatitis C virus

… hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most … tested for HCV visit Hepatitis C: have you been tested? Image … Hepatitis C virus …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be … items that could have tiny amounts of blood on them Bandage all open cuts and sores until healed Put articles with … a separate plastic bag before disposing into household garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, razors, dental …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than … in the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a shadow image How are cataracts removed? Cataract surgery is a "Day …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… and food in a waterproof container and throw it in the garbage. Do not feed the questionable food to your pets or any … hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce (fruits, … almost always come with instructions. If you have an older pressure canner and cannot find operating …