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… alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that …
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… break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form …
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… by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …
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… blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. During their life cycle, schistosome larvae (called … do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact the Lifesaving Society … at www.lifesaving.bc.ca for more information on swimming safety and drowning prevention Dry yourself off with a towel …
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… mould yourself. Make sure you wear household rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when … furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an hour after the dust …
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… and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …
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… milk and meat products. Industry-made trans fat is formed during the processing of vegetable oils. In the past, the …
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… risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major …
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… that are placed in the home for 3 months or longer, ideally during the fall or winter (6 to 12 months is recommended). … Radon www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html . Is there radon in B.C.? Yes, …
