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… can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle … factors (home): Environmental factors that increase the risk of a fall at home include tripping hazards, such as …
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… kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding … least 2 minutes Store disinfected water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect water? … cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink …
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… Other clean-up work can continue, as asbestos poses little risk when it is undisturbed. For more information, see … or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, shelves, cutting …
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… of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very … The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air …
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… coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the pertussis bacteria can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early … of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …
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… radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other … casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung … recommended guideline below. Remediation is the process of reducing the amount of radon in homes and other buildings. …
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… Vietnamese Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is … of water. Examples include bottled water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who … Home drinking water treatment systems are an option for reducing high levels of manganese. Appropriate treatment to …
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… is recommended, but not provided free, for those who are at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical … Military personnel Those traveling to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on … become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth …
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… age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people who … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … through saliva when people kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become …
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… dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of … A few drops of the liquid vaccine are placed into your baby’s mouth to swallow. The virus from the vaccine may be … In some countries outside of Canada, a very rare risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has …
