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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … quality in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … amount. Too much caffeine can: Disrupt sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in Canada. It can include lifelong … help prevent future issues such as difficulty at school, mental health or other health concerns. Where can families …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … at www.liver.ca , or call toll-free 1 800 563-5483 Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in B.C. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc For nutrition information, call …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … required to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What … and scalds occur more frequently in boys than girls Environmental risk factors: Kitchen hazards: Hot drinks left …
