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Sun safety for children

… or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin … they are skiing, swimming, playing or walking outdoors. What are other sun safety tips? Always protect your child’s …

Travellers diarrhea

… diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is … hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as dogs, … up to date. See your health care provider if the bite was unexpected or unprovoked or if you are scratched or bitten by … not leave the food out. Immediately cover and refrigerate what your pet doesn’t eat. For more information, see …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… Control Wildfires notes: Fire retardants/suppressants . What are the long-term impacts to my water quality? It is … meters, or wellheads, which need to be repaired or replaced What can I do if my drinking water has been affected by a …

HTLV-1 Virus

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hormonal contraception? Hormonal contraception … tent/health/health-drug-coverage/pharmacare-for-bc-residents/what-we-cover/prescription-contraceptives . … Hormonal …

Asbestos in drinking water

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands …

Salmonellosis

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne …