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… as coughing, wheezing and headaches in people who live in homes with dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to … ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration or stains on damp … and Housing Corporation - Mould in Housing: Information for First Nation Occupants Government of Canada – Guide to …
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… Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth … about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” teeth, by 3 years of age. The bottom front teeth usually appear first, followed by the top front teeth. In total, 20 teeth …
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… that are lower in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include a vegetable or fruit with each snack. Rinse … fruit, nuts or whole grain breakfast cereal or granola Homemade whole grain muffin with added fruit like berries, … Whole grain English muffin, nut butter and fruit slices Homemade smoothie or lassi Blend together fruit and/or …
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… disease that differ from other illnesses are: About 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to the virus, a red rash may … What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care needed for fifth … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing. The effects of … people may have an allergy to naloxone. What is B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone program? In August 2012, B.C.’s Take Home … provides training in overdose prevention, recognition and first aid response. This training is for individuals who use …
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… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. … HIV testing at the start of each pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. If you or your partner(s) may have been …
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… to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers … when held Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age … at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/babys-best-chance See Toddler’s First Steps at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/toddlers-first-steps …
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… emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are at … a 72-hour grab-and-go bag: Water Food (ready to eat) Small first aid kit Special items, such as extra eyeglasses, …
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… light. These symptoms are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, and spreads to the chest, arms … to others from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying at home for at least 4 days after the rash first appeared …
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… elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at home. Elemental mercury is a shiny, silvery metal that is … temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental … ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of particular concern. What do I do …
