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Health Risks in the Wilderness

… plan. Tell others where you are going and for how long. Visit www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/#tripplanning … the fact that the wilderness is home to wild animals. As visitors, we must do our part to help conserve their natural …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org First aid and CPR training, visit St. John Ambulance at …
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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to … in the third trimester. As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are also at …
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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or visit the QuitNow website . If you smoke and are struggling …
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Well water testing

… the private well owner. For more information on well water, visit the Ministry of Environment – Water Protection & …
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Giardia infection

… information on the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), visit www.nsf.org . Image … Giardia infection …
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Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… and immunization . For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… assault and to learn what support services are available, visit JusticeBC at …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… For more information about fever and temperature taking, visit Caring for Kids at …
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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious …