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… If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you … trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a … anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is important to remember that flood waters are … has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is …
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… guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for … the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more …
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… to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your … their feet. If you do use the toilet, provide a solid step stool for your child to use to get up onto the toilet. You …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … The virus from the vaccine may be found in your baby’s stool for at least 10 days after immunization. Parents and … and have several bouts of intense crying. If your baby shows these signs, you should take your baby to the nearest …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural …
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… A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water … but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too much … way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is … treated liquid into the ground for final treatment How does a septic tank or treatment plant work? Septic tank … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the …
