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… a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the … you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may remain sleeping in … or doctor’s office. Contact your local health unit to find out where you can get a TST in your area. Visit …
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… of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the drawing. For sewage systems … Onsite sewage systems can be damaged in many of different ways. You can prevent most of the damage by following the …
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… Seniors as emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b … assistance to residents displaced from their homes due to fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. To … contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: …
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… for the activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to … getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … your whole body for ticks, including folds of skin. If you find a tick attached to your skin, the best way to remove it …
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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 55b … people who eat BSE-infected cow parts or beef. In Canada to date, there have been 19 reported cases of BSE in cows. No …
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… a severe headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West … or feces Dispose of the bird according to local bylaws Always wash your hands after disposal of any dead animal, even …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download … way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible … may wish to consider water treatment to reduce levels or find other sources of drinking water over the long term. …
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… can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water … Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … They are unlikely to pose a health risk. You can’t always tell just by looking whether a material contains …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child … they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … repeat the phrase “Now it is sleep time.” Most families find that a happy bedtime routine combines what the child …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b … (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. …
