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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to take extra precautions. How can drinking water become contaminated? Drinking water … disinfection or chlorination, against bacteria and viruses. However, in many cases, treatment may not provide a 99.9 per …

Young children and their vision

… you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, … they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. … coordination and fine motor skills. They also learn how to recognize colours, shapes, letters and numbers. …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… support resources Crisis information Reuniting families How can I become a volunteer? In British Columbia, the … . How can I manage stress while volunteering? Being a …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular … premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to be on home isolation? The length of … each person. Your health care provider will let you know how long you need to stay at home. The duration of treatment … File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I protect my family and friends from TB? You can …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by … “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of exposure to sulphur dioxide? …

Salmonellosis

… usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and last 4 to 7 days. How is salmonellosis spread? The disease is spread through … sanitize them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after … kitchen Protect prepared foods from cross contamination How is salmonellosis treated? If you have been infected, you …

Clean-up after a flood

… anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is important to remember that flood waters are … not fit to drink without additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see … be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to disinfect your drinking water see HealthLinkBC File …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby screened? Your baby’s heel is pricked and a … to screen for all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal … has one of these disorders. You will get instructions on how to have the sample repeated within 2 weeks. The purpose …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… a disabling condition and relies on others for help. How do men and women experience abuse differently? Abuse hurts both older women and older men. However, they may face different risks and be affected in … advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it reflects on their roles within the family and …