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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC … of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels above the MAC …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … in rocks in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing … tend to drink more water per unit of body weight than adults, they may have more exposure to arsenic in drinking …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams and … baths using disinfected water if it is in limited supply Adults can bathe using un-disinfected water, but they should …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File … largely discontinued since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As asbestos-cement … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water sources through …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … sticks or scissors Keep your child away from power tools, lawn mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen viewing … harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large …
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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The … Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having … in one energy drink is safe for most healthy adults. Avoid drinking more than the label recommends. The amount of …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they … Always cool the burn first – before calling 9-1-1 or before driving your child to the doctor’s office or hospital. For …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You may require a … A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of hepatitis A vaccine can provide …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 … ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking water? Chlorine is a versatile disinfectant that …
