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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water … health, talk to your health care provider. What can I do to remove manganese from my drinking water? Home drinking water …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the pubic area. … lower abdomen, eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. How are they spread? Pubic lice cannot jump or fly. Pubic …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin in liquid and … you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see … an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from contact with those whose …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years after moving away from … long sleeve shirts, pants and socks. Treat clothing with an insect repellant before wearing them. Travel health clinics …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF Document English … and transmit the virus. Some of these are present in B.C. However, the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. … for instructions on proper use. For more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect …
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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 … care involves and The benefits and risks of the health care How does "mature minor consent" relate to immunization? In …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk … pets away, and consult with an asbestos removal expert to remove the material safely. Some forms of insulation may …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into … the leaching of lead. *Note: Boiling water will not remove lead and may actually increase lead concentrations in …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? Arsenic can get … water. There are several treatment devices and options to remove arsenic, including reverse osmosis filters, …
