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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first few days after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the …
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… by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? … the outside. Moulds can also be found on or under water-damaged surfaces, such as behind baseboards, tiles and carpets. … to prevent moisture build up. If the crawl space is bare earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in …
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… essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a … drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable … is not a health concern, but it may affect the colour or appearance of the water. For more information on the updated …
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… Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … tank need to be pumped out regularly (usually every 2 to 3 years). A septic system pump-out contractor can do this … of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of … spread the mumps virus to other people. Symptoms can appear from 12 to 25 days after mumps virus infection. What if …
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… by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases …
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… of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can spread … should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you … and clean your hot tub or pool if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations …
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… Animals carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with … touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After falling or touching the ground Right after leaving … if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report injuries to the operator of the petting zoo or open farm …
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… urine production or urine that is very dark Increasing heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Fever, particularly a … mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and …
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… sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including Sudden … babies usually sleep for 3 or 4 hours at a time. In the early months, most babies wake up several times at night for … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to …
