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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … without proper ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration … Repair all internal and external water leaks right away Remove water sources that may contribute to mould growth, …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … There is no specific treatment, medication or cure however, many of the symptoms and complications of HPS can … safely. Follow the instructions below on how to prevent and remove mice from your home, and to safely clean areas where …
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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A … can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It spreads …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … become swollen and turn red as the body fights the virus. How does the infection spread? A molluscum infection is … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a … vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as needed Remove seeds or pits Cut grapes, cherry tomatoes and large …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … pregnancy occur during the first and third trimesters. How can I prepare before I travel? Before you travel, you … closed-toe walking shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent If your medication requires needles and …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, are not a normal part of aging. They are … make toileting safer Wipe up moisture or spills right away Remove carpets or rugs that can be a tripping hazard. Use …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other … look under ‘home inspection services’ in your local phone listings. Test kits are also available from: BC Lung …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, … rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids …
