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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … away from sharp objects, studs or piercings Use only water-based lubricants with external (“male”) latex condoms. …
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… with Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected … may be at risk at all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened immune systems Do …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … Its Effects on Drinking Water Quality HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File … is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been properly filtered, treated or … become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … undercooked poultry and meats, unpasteurized milk, food and water contaminated with fecal material, and animals … washing and then sanitizing the board in between. If water sources such as streams, rivers, lakes or shallow …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an … are the symptoms? Symptoms of E.coli infection include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A small amount of … health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to health. …
