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… in most ambient groundwater in British Columbia is very low, generally much less than 1 mg/L. Therefore, the … than in surface water. Nitrate is commonly found in shallow wells that are located in agricultural areas. Nitrate … The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink water below the guideline levels of nitrate in drinking water. To …
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… Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio. You may also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies … while being pregnant. You should not have the following vaccines during pregnancy: Measles, Mumps, Rubella … following: Vaginal bleeding (passing clots or tissue) Belly pain or cramps Contractions Your water breaks Excessive (a …
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… 3 to 7 days after you are infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in … at home or at a petting zoo Always store raw meat on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator in a covered bowl to … For more information For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized …
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… flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it is … may come into contact with farmyards, manure, garbage, overflowing septic systems and other sources of contamination and … treatment is needed to kill mold completely. Always follow manufacturer safety instructions when handling …
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… hat. Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. If you can see through your clothing, UV … the amount of UV radiation absorbed by your skin. It will allow you to be in the sun longer than you could without …
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… the risk of disease at the petting zoo or open farm? Follow the simple precautions below to help reduce your risk of getting sick. Wash your … it takes to sing the ABC song. Do not forget the palms, backs of hands, fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands …
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… injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These rules apply around all … I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted safety information. Signs and rules are there … catch in the suction of these drains, causing drowning. Tie back long hair or wear a swim cap. Never put your head …
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… that are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels … and instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local health authority) … and costs of treatment devices and their maintenance, follow-up sampling, and ongoing testing are the responsibility …
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… residents. For information, call 604-683-7151 (from the Lower Mainland) or 1-800-663-7100 (toll-free). What types of … contraception (EC)? You may wish to use EC in the following situations: You had unprotected sex, or your partner … Less common side effects of ECPs may include: Abdominal pain or cramps Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast or chest …
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… on some days than others. Know that sometimes food may come back uneaten from school. If this happens often, have a … sugar, sodium and saturated fat and choose the product with lowest %DV. Generally, 5%DV or less is “a little” and 15%DV … Apple slices, zucchini muffin and seed butter (e.g. sunflower seed butter) Strips of French toast with yogurt and …
