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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … 3 mg/L usually reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? … Laboratories can report nitrate levels in two different ways: mg /L nitrate, or mg /L nitrate-nitrogen. If your …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water …
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… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 … or make your own sanitizer with bleach and water. Always follow instructions on the product label. Some … Other foods are not and may contain raw ingredients. Always read the label and follow cooking and storage …
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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 … of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel well, will have no symptoms and may not know they have HCV. … of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October … Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit … and B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone Program Image … Living well with hepatitis B virus infection …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … Respecting these roles helps your child learn how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer … has refused in the past. Offer the same food in different ways For example, vegetables can be served raw (chopped or …
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… in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins … mice or their droppings. How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid … where mice have been During clean-up, wear an appropriate, well-fitting filter mask, rubber gloves and goggles. These …
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… Environmental factors (outdoors): Uneven sidewalks or pathways Steps without handrails or marking on the edges, or … indoor stairs and outdoor steps Make sure that stairs are well-lit and you have light switches at the top and bottom … with a valid BC Services Card and you have taken at least five medications within the last six months, you may be able …
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… spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing drug injection equipment … birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel well, have no symptoms and may not know they have HCV. Some … may have a brief illness with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become …
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… can be bought off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to prevent getting a yeast infection include: avoid … skin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs.) Get …
