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… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or waterskiing, etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and …
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… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …
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… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …
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… Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or … as straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body …
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… weakness, anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is … and diarrhea. More severe symptoms include tremors, memory changes, drowsiness and personality changes. If you are concerned about any symptoms, contact …
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… than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank … generous layer of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe … system Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to …
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… These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work … is a chance your home will be contaminated with lead dust during renovations, move toddlers, preschool children, and … of detergent to wet all surfaces and to contain any dust during renovations or clean-up. If working outdoors, use …
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… and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and teenagers Changes in personality or behaviour such as confusion, …
