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… or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to … disinfectant that kills many types of bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne …
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… drinking water. These pathogens may include bacteria, viruses or parasites (e.g., Campylobacter , Salmonella, Giardia … your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show … water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect water? Yes. Household chlorine …
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… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from immunizations is to use topical anesthetics, also known as numbing creams or … from your health care provider to buy them. How do I use numbing creams and patches? There are multiple products …
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… a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … movements per week. Everyone has their own pattern. What causes constipation? Constipation can occur with: Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you …
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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … an effective form of contraception if you wish. When can I use emergency contraception (EC)? You may wish to use EC in the following situations: You had unprotected sex, …
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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents …
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… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Because adults do not … scabies is very contagious and can be difficult to treat. Medicine used to treat classic scabies may not work. For …
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… or sanded into dust. Low levels of exposure to lead can cause health effects such as learning disabilities and … problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and … range and severity of symptoms and effects also increases. While the public’s exposure to lead has decreased over the …
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… Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and … or to any part of the vaccine Have shingles Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome …
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… foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, … your child may not want to eat or drink. If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, continue to offer breast milk …
