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Nitrate in well water

… beverage preparation, hygiene (e.g. bathing/showering) or washing dishes Relocate or drill a deeper well that has been …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… DO NOT put clothing contaminated with mercury into the washing machine. This will contaminate your machine DO NOT …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… a soft stuffed toy or different body parts, such as their hands and feet. Babies like to make noise, so give them toys … on the floor so your baby can see your face Putting you hand under you baby’s chin to support the head until your …

Sun safety for children

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Files: HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, including VOCs Minimize …

Q fever

… Meat packers, rendering plant workers, hide and wool handlers Hunters and trappers Animal researchers and support … shows, careful cleaning is recommended. This includes your hands, footwear, vehicles and transport trailers This …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

Quit or reduce vaping

… you do so only outdoors and avoid exposing others to second-hand aerosol. Can vaping help me quit smoking? Some of the …

Burns and scalds in young children

… such as kettles and slow cookers that children can pull Pot handles turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors … and appliances away from the edge of the counter Turn pot handles inward on the stove and cook on back elements … If the burn is about the size of 7 of your child’s handprints, or bigger, cool the burn for 1 minute, then …