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… health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal products. Is it okay to drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage …
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… dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take before … care provider if you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal care … new medicines or vitamins, including over the counter and herbal medicines. Avoid ibuprofen Get tested for HIV, …
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… air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through … of fuels such as natural gas, wood and kerosene Tobacco products Personal care products such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense …
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… Different repellents have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more … File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? Yes, products containing DEET are very safe when used according … only in well-ventilated areas Do not use sprays or aerosol products near food Products that combine sunscreen and …
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… water? There are many different chlorine disinfectant products and each is added to water using a different approach. These products can be a solid, liquid or gas, but once added to … water provider for more information. Can chlorine by-products harm me? When chlorine is added to water it reacts …
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… options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways to treat head lice. They can all be … follow the directions for use on the label and keep the products out of the reach of young children. After … have started to develop resistance to many of the chemical products. The product is not working if there are live lice …
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… as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, unpasteurized dairy products and raw or undercooked eggs. It can also be found … that come from animal sources, particularly poultry, egg products and meat dishes Cook meats and poultry to an … is thoroughly thawed Use only pasteurized milk and milk products Keep eggs refrigerated and do not use dirty or …
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… contaminated with Listeria , including unpasteurized dairy products, soft cheeses, deli meats, produce, and seafood products (e.g., smoked or candied salmon). Listeria can grow … brie, camembert, feta, gorgonzola Unpasteurized (raw) dairy products (e.g., milk and cheese made from unpasteurized …
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… meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care … with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's use of folic …
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… and other biological contaminants . Combustion (burning) by-products are gases and small particles caused by the … HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) … such as furniture, drapes and carpets, and in personal care products. Cleaning agents, paints, lacquers and varnishes …
