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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk … strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children …
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… metal that is liquid at room temperature, and forms beads when spilled. Some of it also evaporates to form a … those found in some automobile headlights. These objects are safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only … The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts …
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… in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial …
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… illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United … as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles … not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting …
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… in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one area or community to the next and from one hour to the next. … pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air … climate-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory/tools-resources-data/sulphur-dioxide.html BC Lung …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … provides sample meals, snacks, and menus for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food … these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a … can become heavily contaminated and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not return home until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame … and wooded areas. They are easiest to spot on a person when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, … ick. What should 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 …
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… digestive tract and, in serious cases, the kidneys. There are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it … to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …
