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… Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into … depends on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People … with your health care provider. Identify the problem Generally, the water supplier is responsible for the service line …
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… leave the area immediately. You are at risk. Follow all instructions from local officials. Do not return home until emergency authorities say it is safe to do so. How can I prepare to evacuate in an emergency? Create a … network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink … long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, are not a normal part of aging. They are … or marking on the edges, or building design and maintenance How do I know if I am at risk of falling? The best indicator …
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… chew on building materials, including insulation, siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including … 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 …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine … of HIV being transmitted Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual contact with another person that …
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… conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall Natural geographical features such as mountains or … “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … and doors closed if it is not too hot to do so Spend time in public spaces, such as libraries and shopping malls …
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… #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and … spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become … have probably had measles. If you cannot get the vaccine in time or it is not recommended that you receive the vaccine, …
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… local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel … the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, it is also very important to have good personal … same house or have sexual contact with a typhoid carrier How is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either …
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… updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any symptoms. There are two latent …
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… h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an … women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare contacts. People who have … have pertussis should not have contact with others, especially babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd …
