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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing … sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for …
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… as part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum. UV rays have wavelengths shorter than visible rays, so we cannot see … age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … 98 per cent and SPF 100 blocks 99 per cent. Sunscreen should also be “broad spectrum,” which means it screens both …
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… blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care …
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… be passed on through the use of Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may …
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… In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to those who have been exposed to an animal that may have rabies. It is … infections through the use of RabIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an …
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… with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing …
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… babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before … if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If …
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… risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to … non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your … your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the …
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… stains laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is … see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? …
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… Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or … conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care …
