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… Cyanobacteria blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are cyanobacteria blooms? Cyanobacteria blooms are … If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a … I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease … you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West …
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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug sample Options for opioid …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download … adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? … to bathers and are an ineffective method of chlorination due to their inability to quickly respond to fluctuating …
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… Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are … or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is insect repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or … used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful …
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… dioxide in B.C. communities with large, industrial sources. What is sulphur dioxide (SO2)? Sulphur dioxide is a highly … reacts with other compounds in the air can also affect your health. These particles penetrate deeply into the … climate-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory/tools-resources-data/sulphur-dioxide.html BC Lung …
