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… in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an important part of …
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… blooms look like and how long will they last? Image Not all blooms are easy to see. Some blooms can cover … look bad and may also smell bad. This will likely discourage many individuals from drinking or playing in this water. …
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… VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without … will give you the treatment you need. While difficult to manage, serious VRE infections may still be treated with high … other patients and hospital staff from VRE infection. Image … Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE …
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… that may have had contact with a contaminated wound or bandage. There have been a few cases of transmission of MRSA … their skin, or in wounds that do not heal for weeks or even years. People who carry MRSA can sometimes clear the … contact with skin. Players of organized sports are encouraged to use their own uniform and pads wherever possible. …
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… Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not touch live or dead bats. If you … moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical contact with a bat to your health care provider or … . Wilderness activities and recreation: www.bcparks.ca . Image … Health Risks in the Wilderness …
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… and food in a waterproof container and throw it in the garbage. Do not feed the questionable food to your pets or any … hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce (fruits, …
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… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend …
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… as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … of lead may be harmful. Lead can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing … on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may …
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… your skin. Ticks can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You … of Lyme disease cases have been identified in the past 15 years. Many people with Lyme disease have not travelled …
