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… and teaching. Make sure that your own emotions are under control, and then: Have your child sit with you in a quiet … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92d Toilet Learning …
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… know how to use them: Flashlight Fire-making kit Signalling device (i.e. whistle) Extra food and water Extra clothing Navigational and communication devices First aid kit Emergency blanket and shelter Pocket … higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical device that is rated to filter to 1 micron or smaller …
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… term treatment? There are many types of water treatment devices that remove contaminants. Your local health … for your specific water quality problem. Using the wrong device may create new health concerns. The final selection and costs of treatment devices and their maintenance, follow-up sampling, and …
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… by a vaping product, such as an electronic cigarette. The device heats a liquid (usually known as “e-juice” or “vape … and can permanently alter the parts of the brain that control attention, learning and memory It's important to …
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… heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by particle … call toll-free 1-800-665-LUNG (5864) BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke …
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… in water. You can use water filters and treatment devices to remove lead from drinking water. Carbon-based, … are effective. For best results, install these filters and devices at the tap that is used for drinking water the most, …
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… of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast …
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… water supply, however you may consider using a treatment device that is certified to kill or remove pathogens. For information on certification of treatment devices, visit National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) at …
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… . Wear life jackets/Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Always wear life jackets or PFDs on boats or … pool. Have rescue equipment handy, like ropes or floatation devices (safety ring). … Safety tips for swimmers …
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… consider the following: Install a drinking water treatment device that is rated for nitrate removal, and has been … water source (e.g. bottled water) or point-of-use treatment device (NSF certified) for food and beverage preparation, …