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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is … the location of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based …
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… lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people … slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change … safe, minimally painful and effective. No surgery is zero-risk, your surgeon will review all risks and benefits ahead …
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… tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called … the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, … Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware of the risks with the food products you buy, and know how to …
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… are gases and small particles. They are produced when fuels such as oil, gas, kerosene, wood, coal and … If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide … to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause …
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… involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection damages the heart’s valves which can … heart. It is a rare complication of strep throat. Who is at risk of getting group A streptococcal infection? Household …
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… type b. These are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … Hepatitis B is also 1 of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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… to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how …
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… is much less common, except for financial abuse or fraud. When might the abuse begin? Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The … older women and older men. However, they may face different risks and be affected in different ways. Older women are …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? … Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or …
