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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water … of water to reduce corrosion. Schools have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is at safe levels. If levels are …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, therapeutic diets and texture … information: Fraser Health www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/emergency-preparedness Interior Health …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … a concern? They are excessive feeders that damage tree health by stripping the needles and leaves from their host …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series … oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain … iron-rich meals and snacks I can offer my child? Below are sample meals and snacks that include foods suitable for …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil … floor drains and window casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health … above guideline levels have been found in well water samples throughout B.C., especially near heavily farmed …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to a certified laboratory. A licensed contractor, who …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best … 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health care provider if the …
