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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … of strengths as well as challenges in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal … spirits, coolers and ciders can harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at one time (binge drinking), …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight than adults, they may have more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … inhaling asbestos that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see … indicates ingesting asbestos has any health concerns. For more information Health Canada For more information about …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … it may affect the colour or appearance of the water. For more information on the updated guideline, visit Goverrnment … or Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation. For more information, visit Ministry of Health - Drinking Water …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than in surface water. … are boiling water to prepare infant formula. Boil for no more than two minutes; extended boiling time is not …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep … such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … wood, not pressure treated or painted wood that may form more toxic compounds when burned Inspect furnace and flues, … couple of months if you use them often. Consider using a more effective furnace filter Never allow smoking in or near …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … and break the mercury up into smaller droplets, creating more vapour DO NOT walk around in contaminated shoes or … Centre for Environmental Health’s cleanup instructions for more details: …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – … from showering, bathing or cleaning is not a concern. For more information about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to inaccurate measurements than other … hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
