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… non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your … your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the recommended guideline below. Remediation is the process of reducing the amount of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and … family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an improved sense of taste and smell Heal faster and …
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… Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines … I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, …
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… bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or still water. This includes ponds, … sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle aches, mouth ulcers and blistering of … HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Who should I contact to report cyanobacteria? If you are …
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… mirror to check on him. Nathan’s eyes were rolling to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, … Germs can spread easily in crowded places. Check the list below for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or … the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very …
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… by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? The vaccine is not recommended …
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… Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … you are staying in by opening the window (if the weather allows) Tell any new health care providers (such as ambulance … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of …
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… risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Heat can build up … much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be … dizziness Disorientation Thirst or dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) …
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… severely weakened by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, … having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV …
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… infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the virus on to other people. Without … with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these …
