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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do … Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can …

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 …

Rabies

… Wash the wound well with soap and warm water under moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. This greatly reduces the …

A better immunization experience for your child

… use words that lessen anxiety - for example, "you may feel pressure, squeezing, or poking". Do not use words such as …

Financial abuse of older adults

… of financial abuse include: A family member who repeatedly pressures a parent for money or borrows money, but never … abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, socially …

Water fluoridation facts

… issues. However, as with any naturally occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is …

Malaria prevention

… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood transfusion, an organ transplant or the shared use of …

Typhoid vaccine

… to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, …

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 …

Asbestos When should I worry

… and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not …