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… will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, and proteins, such as albumin and gelatin, …
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… noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Avoid acidic and spicy foods, as these may sting. Image … Hand …
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… an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities … Caution: Mixing bleach with products that contain acid or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious …
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… symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide an accurate measurement of …
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… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …
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… water, arsenic has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … contaminants. It is the well owner’s responsibility to test the water for arsenic. Test your private wells …
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… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … your health care provider. Your health care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal …
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… attention to include iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and vitamin D. Plan meals and snacks around …
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… has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple …
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… is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the … a form. This form shows you understand the reasons for the test and the possible outcomes for your baby if your baby is tested too late or not at all and has one of these …