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Sun safety for children

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Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… blunt ends. The best way to get rid of rats or mice is by using traps. If using spring loaded traps for rats, bait … hiding and living places: Keep building perimeters clear of plantings, stored lumber or junk Trim plants near buildings so that 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… amounts of additives that help suppress fires. If you see a plane dropping fire retardant on a fire, you may notice it … the wildfire is over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms in reservoirs, causing health effects, taste and odor Increased turbidity …
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Campylobacter infection

… or meats Make sure poultry and meats are well-cooked by using a meat thermometer. Measure the internal temperature … poultry or meat, and before touching anything else After using the toilet or changing diapers After touching pets or …
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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local anaesthetic to numb the eye. Most patients do … you problems with your daily activities (e.g., reading or using a computer) or to improve your vision to maintain your …
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E coli infection

… before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the toilet as E.coli can be spread to others through …
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Manganese in drinking water

… was only considered a nuisance in drinking water (e.g. causing stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc.). However, … high levels of manganese? Health Canada established the MAC using a precautionary approach. It is assumed that the most …
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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

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Childhood vaccines are safe

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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests