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… and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? Owners are … Million Always use and store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, … dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine that has reacted with organic …
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… home until emergency authorities say it is safe to do so. How can I prepare to evacuate in an emergency? Create a … network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, … . Basic items for a 72-hour grab-and-go bag: Water Food (ready to eat) Small first aid kit Special items, such …
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… to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have acquired the … and/or after the following activities: Before preparing food and after handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before …
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… the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually … after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear … hands after patting, brushing or being licked by your cat Keep your cat indoors Clean out the litter box every day. …
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… your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires affect drinking water quality? Possible … has been affected by a wildfire? Do not drink, prepare food, or wash with tap water until officials say the water … . For water and food safety information when you return home after a …
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… but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the … your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an infected … contact such as kissing, using the toilet or preparing food. In order for the disease to spread, there has to be …
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… possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air conditioning (AC) if you have … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy … or chestfeeding For more safety information on how to keep pregnant or early postpartum individuals safe …
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… Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking … access to fluoridated water supply through their community. How does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects … for the past 70 years. Decades of extensive research show that water fluoridation is a safe, effective and …
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… way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have … itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine …
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… h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an … coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the …
