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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … and then letting it sit until the free chlorine levels drop back down to recommended ranges. The pool or hot tub should …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … The feeding tick's mouth will be under the skin, but the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of … you. General symptoms of fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, fatigue, or weakness of the muscles of the face Skin …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … Inside of the wrists and elbows Breasts Genitals Waist Back Buttocks Infants and elderly people may have a rash on … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to depression, delirium, interactions or side effects of …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from your supervisor if you …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … fentanyl and oxycodone. Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World Health …
