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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 … Having a source of fibre and protein in your snack makes it more filling: Fibre is in whole grains, vegetables and … and freeze Energy bites made with dried fruit and nuts For more information See Canada’s Food Guide for more tips and …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with … it may affect the colour or appearance of the water. For more information on the updated guideline, visit Goverrnment …
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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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… 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 …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … and weakness Sometimes mild Usual, may last 2 to 3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual Usual, early onset, can be …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … exposure? If your home was built before 1990, then you are more likely to have asbestos in your home. It could be in … on the Internet for asbestos abatement or removal. For more information Visit the following websites: Management of …
