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… calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room … are used in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are … This employee must be able to communicate with emergency workers. For more information Be Smart, Don't Choke …
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… radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other … around service pipes, floor drains and window casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? … reducing the amount of radon in homes and other buildings. How is radon measured? Radon in air is measured in …
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… in attics, under foundations, or even chewing material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies … a licensed company with certified staff to help you. How can I prevent rodents from living on my property? There … footings and foundations Build sheds on concrete slabs How can I clean up areas where rodents have been? Prevent …
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… File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to … sauce that may not have been properly refrigerated How do I treat water for drinking? There are several ways to … visit HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting drinking water . How do I treat traveller's diarrhea? Fluids The most …
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… child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your …
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… #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and … sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. How can I prevent spreading measles to others? A person with …
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… infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby protected against hepatitis B at birth? When a … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. How is hepatitis B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact …
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… without proper ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration … such as kitchens and bathrooms Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the … within 24 to 48 hours, or consider throwing them out How can I clean up mould? If the area is small (less than …
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… visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. How can I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV is spread …
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… due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in Canada, however, in babies born to women who immigrate to Canada as … has never been found to cause Congenital Rubella Syndrome. How is rubella spread? Rubella is spread by contact with … about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear 14 to 21 days …
