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Asbestos in drinking water

… with alternative pipes. Always take precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against … that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos at …
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… reported. Injection drug users and people with long-term illnesses are also at higher risk. How long does MRSA last? …
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Rabies

… signs described above may have other causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, stress, hunger and …
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Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… sure not to touch it with your bare hands. Wear gloves when handling a dead rodent and the trap. Double bag the dead rat …
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Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… nausea in pregnancy Most mild/moderate heat-related illnesses, sometimes called heat exhaustion, can be treated …
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Roseola

… appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood illnesses, the fever and the rash happen at the same time. …
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Burns and scalds in young children

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Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these … E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked to fairs, farms/petting zoos and …
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HTLV-1 Virus

… as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments …