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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … asbestos in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos fibers …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … care provider before offering your child fluid replacement products like Pedialyte 1 year and older Give your child … Use diluted apple juice (½ water, ½ apple juice) as an alternative fluid replacement drink if your child is 2 years …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor … vitamin K can still interact with warfarin. Natural health products (e.g. plant-based supplements) Tell your doctor …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to tropical countries. … vegetables with bottled or treated water Make sure dairy products, such as milk, cheese or yogurt, are pasteurized …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … care provider if you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Tell anyone whose blood has … prescribed over-the-counter medications, or other herbal or alternative therapies as advised by your health care …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … on clothing, backpacks, luggage and books. Are bed bugs a health concern? A bed bug bite typically causes a red bump … ways to treat bed bugs You can buy spray, liquid and dust products at retail stores. Health Canada regulates …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … recalls, visit Health Canada: Product safety – Consumer products and cosmetics at … smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully consider the risks of bedsharing The safest place for your baby to sleep …
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… and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and … How do I use numbing creams and patches? There are multiple products available and these may have different instructions …
