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Nitrate in well water

… guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water … Since nitrate is colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… over 100 types of viruses that can infect the penis, vulva (area outside of the vagina) or anus, and the linings of the … other types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that occur in the genital … at some time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants are living things or produced by living things. They include … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a …

Time for bed

… for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the … night. How can I make sure that my child is safe when they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related …

Bed bugs

… Download PDF Document English What is a bed bug? Bed bugs are small, quick-moving, wingless insects with flat, oval … not live on their hosts, they only visit them to feed. They are most active at night. Bed bugs prefer locations where … mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health …

Sun safety for children

… play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up more than enough UV … children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer … Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is sudden … Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can … One of these is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy …

Facts about chickenpox

… up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first … chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are cyanobacteria blooms? Cyanobacteria blooms are sometimes called blue-green algae. In fact, … of colours, including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water …