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Managing constipation with diet adults

… disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care …
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Insect repellents and DEET

… West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become … on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? Yes, products containing DEET are …
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Listeriosis

… about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/food-safety-pregnancy . Image … …
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Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives …
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Drinking water chlorination facts

… drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants are available, …
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Burns and scalds in young children

… or hospital. For more information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit www.injuryresearch.bc.ca BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund: Prevention – Too Hot for Tots Course https://burnfund.org/prevention … Burns and scalds in young children …
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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… prevent harms from substance use include: Impaired driving prevention programs. These programs increase awareness of … This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These services help prevent drug … For more information about overdose recognition, prevention and the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, visit: …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants