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… Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to … they temporarily lose control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration …
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… short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? Arsenic can get into drinking water … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … minor. For this reason, consider taking precautions with your drinking water even if the arsenic levels are slightly …
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… mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your … your new mattress before it enters your home How can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical …
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… causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 … is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person to person. However, … of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal prions that cause BSE collect in the …
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… severe pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health … In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … visit https://bccdc.shinyapps.io/bcradonmap . Should I get my home tested? Everyone is encouraged to test their … Society – Call 250-365-0344, ext. 227 or email dschmidt@golder.com . Note: Kits are limited to locations in the …
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… precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water … from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water droplets …
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… resistant to a group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. You might also hear the terms Carbapenem-resistant … infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you develop an infection caused by CPO, your doctor will … threat and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in … HealthLinkBC File #31 Lead Paint and Hazards . How can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was once commonly used in … bronze, copper and brass pipes, taps, fixtures, and solder (used for joining metal pipes). In 1989, the BC …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or … K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions …