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… same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face trauma, the …
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… outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many methods are used to monitor and track defoliator populations … the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control …
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… Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What … meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product … make bedsharing as safe as possible. For more information about reducing the risks of bedsharing, see …
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… care facility or move to another location. For information about emergency preparedness and planning at the facility … how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think about include: Mobility aids, such as a walker or a … Island Health www.islandhealth.ca/about-us/accountability/emergency-management Northern Health …
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… the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through all of the sounds around them. If … need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 …
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… Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. … may decide to submit the tick to the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease … it as directed on the container. For more information about insect repellents and DEET, please visit HealthLinkBC …
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… foods under cold running water, or in the microwave. These methods can thaw food at uneven rates, so take extra care to … a risk Educate food handlers and persons who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: …
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… sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your … is positive, your health care provider will talk with you about what this result means. When will I get the results … including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit …
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… between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of … at your local public health unit. For more information about dental care for your baby, visit HealthLinkBC File #19 …
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… the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st birthday should still get the vaccine. They may not have … which looks like chickenpox but with fewer spots, can occur about 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person who … can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, …
