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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other … 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 …

Heat-related illness

… of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased … efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to high temperatures People who live alone or who are socially …

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 not have …

Burns and scalds in young children

… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and … risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite warnings on … their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose to consume energy … them at greater risk for car accidents, violence and risky behaviours such as unsafe sex. Are sports drinks different …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include … concern and how it affects the older adult's abilities or behaviour. In some situations of abuse, people may use … crime or a situation that puts an older adult at immediate risk, call the police or 9-1-1 right away. Advise that you …

Financial abuse of older adults

… abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated … for information for victims of family and sexual violence or crime For more information on abuse and …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… viruses present. However, there is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use … vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for those at risk of being exposed to the rabies virus, including: … also occur. Some immune globulins may be associated with a risk of thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of …

West Nile virus

… who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very … U.S. and across all provinces of Canada. What is the risk of West Nile virus in B.C.? There are many species of … of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. is low and the risk of WNV infection in people in B.C. is considered low. …