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… Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink … no to the following sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all … them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work with the …
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… Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File … from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne … people born with diseases that severely affect their immune systems. Some people with weakened immune systems, such as …
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… contact with farmyards, manure, garbage, overflowing septic systems and other sources of contamination and disease. … is finished, a supply of safe water is available and proper disposal of human waste and garbage has been arranged. If a … stored in these spaces. What about septic systems and waste disposal? Flooding can seriously affect your septic system …
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… their source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a …
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… and animal manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing … 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood …
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… in contaminated water. Water may become contaminated if sewage runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in …
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… young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come … water that is contaminated with human or animal sewage can also cause infections. E. coli can also be …
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… your swimming abilities. Never swim alone Use the “buddy system.” Have a strong swimmer with you, even if there is a … Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy system.” Never let children play in hot tubs Hot water can … If these break, you will need to drain the pool Follow the operation and maintenance instructions for the pool …
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… from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure Have congestive heart … contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when …
