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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … rocks in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have serious short term and …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of … well, consult your health authority or see ‘Water Well Disinfection: Using the Simple Chlorination Method’ at …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite and ammonia. … health guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … discontinued since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As asbestos-cement pipes reach … to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement …
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… episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years after moving … It is best to take the medication with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking anti-malarial …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 … viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some water-borne infections can cause severe …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … someone with HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to … personal items that could have blood on them. Mix 9 parts water to 1 part bleach For more information HealthLinkBC …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … not reuse condoms. Do not use 2 condoms at once. Use only water-based lubricants with male latex condoms. Oil-based … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. … Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most …
