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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing irritation or damage to lung tissue May cause … problems Some combustion particles may contain cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause headaches, … concerns? Controlling the source, improving ventilation and using carbon monoxide (CO) detectors will help limit health …
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Safety tips for swimmers

… and hair could catch in the suction of these drains, causing drowning. Tie back long hair or wear a swim cap. Never …
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Grade 9 immunizations in BC

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Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… filters, water, needles and syringes Practice safer sex. Using a barrier (such as a condom) every time you have sex … or sneezing Physical contact such as hugging and kissing Using the same dishes or cutlery or sharing meals … pathogens by not sharing substance use equipment and using sterile supplies with every injection. For information …
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Nitrate in well water

… fixation by microorganisms in the soil and plants, or lightning strikes are the natural origins of Nitrates. In … Commercially bottled water Water that has been treated using a treatment system specifically designed to remove …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 … Long-term testing is easy to conduct and can be done using do-it-yourself radon test kits. These kits contain … on several factors, including the geology of the area, housing construction and characteristics like air exchange in …
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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, … number Lie the resident down with their legs raised slightly. If they are nauseated or vomiting, lay them on …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common …