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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … and inside the home. Viruses, bacteria, fungi (moulds), insects such as dust mites and cockroaches, dander from … HealthLinkBC File #42 Radon in homes and other dwellings . How can I improve indoor air quality? For detailed …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … which is a routine part of a female sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of … treated using a treatment system specifically designed to remove nitrate, and where possible, should be certified …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is important to remember that flood waters are … Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such as drywall or insulation, …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care … information: Fraser Health www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/emergency-preparedness Interior Health …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine … before any sexual touching Pinch the tip of the condom to remove any trapped air and then unroll the condom to the …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may … bedrock. Standard community water treatment processes can remove natural asbestos that has entered water sources …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend to … like an outdoor shed or in areas with proper ventilation Remove old or unnecessary tins or bottles that contain …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … . Air purifiers and ventilation systems cannot remove all the poisons, toxins, gases and particles found in …
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… and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … Vietnamese Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce … to be applied; and how long the product lasts once it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package …
