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… right to use it now. This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse … someone may feel stressed at times. Fortunately, people can learn to recognize the signs of stress. To reduce stress and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …
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… used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … if they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File … DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more effective, but they will last longer. The most …
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… of colours, including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or … or a poorly functioning septic system) can make blooms more likely. What do cyanobacteria blooms look like and how …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … includes homes and other places where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more information, please visit Health Canada: Radon …
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… disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at any one time, and drinking …
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… a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … and to others that need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … childhood vaccines that they are eligible for. For more information on the recommended childhood vaccines in …
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… age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been more than 200 cases of vCJD reported worldwide. Most cases … feed contains contaminated material from infected cows. For more information on BSE, visit the Canadian Food Inspection … are not allowed to enter animal and human food chains. For more information, visit Overview of Canada’s BSE Safeguards …
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… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
