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Q fever

… and ticks can carry the Q fever bacteria in their flesh and body fluids. The highest numbers of these bacteria are found …
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Pasteurized and raw milk

… and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. … However, outbreaks arising from raw milk still occur and remind us of the hazards of drinking raw milk. Who is at risk …
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Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and …
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Tetanus immune globulin

… that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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Shigellosis

… Right after sex, thoroughly wash your hands and any other body parts or items that may have touched stool, such as the …
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Fibre and Your Health

… called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, …
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A better immunization experience for your child

… a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also serves as a …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… for health care workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. Individuals are considered to be immune if they … series of vaccine. To check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion …
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Lead paint and hazards

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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… water including fecal matter, vomit, dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine …