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… drinking water. These pathogens may include bacteria, viruses or parasites (e.g., Campylobacter , Salmonella, Giardia … your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show … water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect water? Yes. Household chlorine …
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… devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user inhales this vapour. These are not tobacco products, … in them. These are like smokeless tobacco products. The user places the pouch in their mouth and it slowly releases … They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine without smoke Cigars, cigarillos …
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… Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for … with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin …
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… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from immunizations is to use topical anesthetics, also known as numbing creams or … from your health care provider to buy them. How do I use numbing creams and patches? There are multiple products …
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… are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and managed. What … drug supply. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? Naloxone … The opioid can bind to its receptors in the brain and cause breathing to slow down again. That means the overdose …
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… a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … movements per week. Everyone has their own pattern. What causes constipation? Constipation can occur with: Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you …
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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … an effective form of contraception if you wish. When can I use emergency contraception (EC)? You may wish to use EC in the following situations: You had unprotected sex, …
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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents …
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… can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A female louse can lay 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause … Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young children, pregnant or nursing people or other …
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… if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a … Fatigue and weakness Dizziness and/or fainting Headache Nausea and/or vomiting Reduced urine production or urine that … during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) Heat-related …
