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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … soles of feet. If you have not had scabies before, it may take several weeks for symptoms to appear. For those who … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … drinking water in B.C. is a significant source of lead intake. As the skin does not easily absorb lead from water, …
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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, … safety, and they can help develop a safety plan. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … paint is a dangerous source of lead but precautions can be taken to reduce exposure. Removing, repairing or disturbing … environmental health officer for more information. Should lead-based paint be removed? Sometimes leaving …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing …
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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB …
