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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… you put your hands into your mouth or eat something without first cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat …
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Lead paint and hazards

… 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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Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… and Housing Corporation - Mould in Housing: Information for First Nation Occupants Government of Canada – Guide to …
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Health advice for travellers

… immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and …
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Young children and their vision

… if you notice any concerns. Optometrists recommend the first routine eye examination, regardless of any concerns, …
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Rabies

… Infected animals usually die within 10 days from when they first appear sick. Bats infected with rabies may also act strangely. Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

… bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple … use fibre supplements, check with your health care provider first. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant, it …
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Disinfecting drinking water

… of a disinfectant, so it is important to clarify water as a first step. Reduce cloudiness by pouring the water through a …