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… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … reason they all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used in your drinking water based on many factors such as cost, …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a …
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… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … There are a few things to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible for a person with their …
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… oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting objects in your mouth that may have tiny bits of stool on them. Men who …
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… is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. … body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat is released through …
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… enter the pool or hot tub. “If in doubt, stay out.” To make your hot tub or pool as safe and enjoyable as possible, … in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing services to … should also drain and scrub them with a bleach solution. Your cleaning schedule will vary depending on how many …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and … does not produce immediate symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation …
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… protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, …
