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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 …
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Your babys immune system and vaccines

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Polio vaccine IPV

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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

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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 …
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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 …
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Drinking water chlorination facts

… drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine …
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Hearing loss in children

… membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …
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Pregnancy and alcohol use