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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File … infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of the maintenance or water quality, … dive into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. …
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… your pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup and keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, … you choose to feed these products to your pet, handle them safely. Wash and disinfect all surfaces and pet bowls that … eat. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer Do not let your pet eat …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA … medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First responders (police, firefighters, ambulance … possible reactions after the vaccines? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. More than 200 million doses of the vaccine have been …
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… or contact your local health authority by phone at: First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll free … Vancouver Coastal Health 604-736-2033 Who is in charge of safe drinking water? The local water supplier is responsible for providing safe drinking water. A water supplier is the local agency or …
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… water Extra clothing Navigational and communication devices First aid kit Emergency blanket and shelter Pocket knife Sun … in the outdoors. Carry a map and compass as a backup. Is it safe to drink the water in the wilderness? You should not … can carry these parasites and bacteria. Water quality and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy …
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… by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the … with hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their … if you notice any concerns. Optometrists recommend the first routine eye examination, regardless of any concerns, … You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the following: Do not allow …