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Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… pasteurized and unpasteurized juice? Pasteurized juices have been heat treated to destroy pathogens (germs) and … systems (such as those with HIV or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an … periods of high use. Pool and hot tub owners should use a test kit that can measure, at minimum, the disinfectant used …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice … Dispose of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should check with local by-laws or authorities to find out …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… more someone falls, the more likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the … brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of … walking briskly and water aerobics Adults aged 65 and older should also do activities that strengthen major muscle …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; lymphoma or … immune systems, such as those with certain types of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher … from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs … bean or lentil soup with whole grain crackers When you have the energy to cook, make more than you need. Put the leftovers in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are …

Indoor air quality

… that can be inhaled. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive … radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior and northern British …

Time for bed

… a home that is smoke free At the right temperature (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has … own. This is an important skill that will help both of you have more restful nights. To help teach your baby how to … which story to read, which pajamas to wear or whether to have bubbles in their bath Make bedtime a special time and …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. … If you are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your … may need to be flushed and water supplies may need to be tested for bacteria and chemicals before being used. In some …