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… immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and fever … medical history and prescribed medications. Carry a medical aid kit with medications, and other supplies you need for …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found … or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, … . First Nations Health Authority 1 866 913-0033 Fraser Health …
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… Use techniques that do not spread lead dust or fumes. Chemical stripping produces the least amount of lead dust. … 250 565-2649 Vancouver Coastal Health 604 736-2033 For First Nations communities, contact your local environmental health officer at the First Nations Health Authority by visiting  …
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… that must also be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pool chemicals should always be used safely and stored in a … water quality by identifying problems, knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how and when to safely add … dive into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. …
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… will be recommended that you have an ultrasound during your first and second trimesters. What information will a … might have about your uterus, ovaries, placenta or cervix First trimester (up to 14 weeks) An ultrasound done during the first trimester is the best time to: Determine how far along …
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… prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects teeth when they first appear and as they develop over time. Fluoride bonds … have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive chemical analysis that includes fluoride testing. What are …
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… naturally in the environment around the world. C. gattii first appeared in British Columbia in 1999. In B.C., it has … this type of fungus exist. There are no fungicides or other chemicals that can be applied to trees to protect them. …
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… removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: Heat method: Immerse the … tongs and allow containers to drain, cool and air dry Chemical method (200 ppm no-rinse sanitizing solution): Mix …