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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released by burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using … to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart … second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus … had measles and are considered immune. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in … It is important to prevent spreading the virus to people at high risk of complications from influenza, such as the …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and you smoke or used to smoke. For … where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more … the province, but some regions are known to have typically higher concentrations. Sampling results from a recent Health …

Sleep related infant death

… as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … of your baby’s neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of the room …

Tuberculosis TB

… chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… aluminum in the environment. Aluminum is found in the air, food and water. It is even in breast milk and infant …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… viruses before being used to make RabIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing RabIg. These …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… reduction: Substance use HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Image … Harm reduction for families …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… within enclosed spaces. Concentrations of most VOCs are higher in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human … of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation Damage to …