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… Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor … to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide an accurate measurement of … tests. The cost of a testing device and results is about $30 to $50. A long-term radon detector is placed in …
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… How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted … to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about …
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… coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, … or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such … particularly if goods are stored in these spaces. What about septic systems and waste disposal? Flooding can …
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… region, the Caribbean, West Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is … virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 will … illness for which your health care provider thinks testing is needed, or you have been in contact with a known …
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… in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure canner is a large, … the manufacturer’s directions carefully for recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner … ockfood.ca/en/Articles/Cooking-Food-Preparation/Home-Canning-FAQs.aspx USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning Resources …
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… the TB bacteria are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) clinics, visit …
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… and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about 1 per million recipients. Myth: Getting an influenza … influenza (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #12b Facts about influenza (the flu) HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated …
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… for a free hepatitis B vaccine. For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #25a …
