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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is … need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … can cause discolouration. It can be found under similar conditions as manganese. There are no known health concerns …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into drinking water through … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is … being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … of the liver, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your … 24-hour support If you use substances, visit Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com for information about drug …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF Document English … irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What … day. Using a damp facial tissue wipe outward with a single stroke, starting at the side near the nose. Blot dry with a …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … by NTDs You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass …
