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… make asbestos-cement pipes from the 1940s to the 1960s in Canada. The use of asbestos-cement pipes has been largely … the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As asbestos-cement pipes reach the end of their … evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health …
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… Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a mild illness but can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing … infection due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in Canada, however, in babies born to women who immigrate to …
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… on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage …
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… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can infect any mammal. In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced by Clostridium …
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… Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or … sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air … reproductive organs. It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial …
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… paint is a dangerous source of lead but precautions can be taken to reduce exposure. Removing, repairing or … such as paint on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you … or sanded into dust. Low levels of exposure to lead can cause health effects such as learning disabilities and …
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… against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already … abortion is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. … for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or not?). It is very …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter … we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are … If your symptoms last longer than 1 hour, change, worsen or cause you concern, contact a health care provider. If you …
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… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, … reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial …
