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… and small particles. They are produced when fuels such as oil, gas, kerosene, wood, coal and propane are incompletely …
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… covering it with grease, gasoline, nail polish, essential oils, or petroleum jelly. This does not work and may …
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… and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet trained. It can spread when hands are not carefully … sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … This is very important for children who are not fully toilet-trained, children in diapers, and those who have …
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… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …
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… mining and industrial processes. In B.C., natural minerals are the most common sources of arsenic in drinking … and mechanical filters do not remove arsenic from water. Boiling water may increase the concentration of arsenic. …
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… particles caused by the incomplete burning of fuels such as oil, natural gas, propane, gasoline, kerosene, wood and … is given off when uranium, which naturally occurs in some soil and rock, decays. Radon gas is odourless, invisible and … through the building’s foundation from surrounding soil. Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to …
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… DEET or Icaridin in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant … of foodborne and waterborne illness. You should purify (boil and cool) water before serving to children. This … of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for children are limited. Breastfed …
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… fibre than refined grains. They also have more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods …
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… including fecal matter, vomit, dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine that …
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… salt or sugar Include sources of fat such as vegetable oil, nut or seed butters, soft margarine, cheese, fatty fish …
