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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. For more information about pertussis, see HealthLinkBC Files #15c Pertussis …
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… . Wear life jackets/Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Always wear life jackets …
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… illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat … you are active on a hot day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are … changes in mental alertness. Consult a health care provider about changes in mental alertness in someone who has been …
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… Contact your doctor, travel clinic, or public health nurse about which vaccines your child needs and the risk of … bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent …
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… works with Health Canada and the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay informed on any emerging evidence to see if … For more information Health Canada For more information about asbestos in drinking water, see Health Canada – … . World Health Organization For information about the development of drinking-water quality guidelines, …
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… bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent … the instructions on the package. For more information about disinfecting drinking water at home and when you …
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… HEPA vacuum cleaner. Wash your hands, face, tools and your personal protective equipment once your work is done and … by visiting www.fnha.ca/contact-us . For more information about lead in your home, read Steps to Lead Safe …
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… BC Centre for Disease Control: Cleaning and Disinfecting …
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… wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … the concentration of arsenic. There is no regulatory control over treatment devices for private homes. Owners … health officer. For more information For more information about arsenic and drinking water, see: B.C. Ministry of …
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… sometimes a rash on the body. These symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they can last for several weeks or months. … label for instructions on proper use. For more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect … basis. For more information BC Centre for Disease Control: West Nile Virus (WNV) …
