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… when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be … hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means using a … a parent or other older adult. In some cultures, there are expectations and assumptions about who will inherit parents’ … They are grieving, and they have many decisions to make. What are the health effects of financial abuse on older …
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… provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is … information you can decide whether you consent, and if so, what type of ultrasound method you prefer. Most often, … who have special knowledge and skill in fetal ultrasound. What can I do to prepare for my appointment? When you book …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a … #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a … MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before getting pregnant. What if I am already pregnant? If you are pregnant and do …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … creates the perfect environment to grow botulism bacteria. What steps can I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, … tough and cannot be killed with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants … animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and mites. What are moulds? Moulds are fungi, naturally found both … moulds spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other …
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… concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? … loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes … or prolonged noise exposure without use of ear protection What can I do to protect my child’s hearing? Often hearing …
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… HealthLink BC File number 55b Download PDF Document English What is variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)? Variant … The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD … Canada but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a …
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… discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too … is most easily absorbed in the body through drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health … testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the … watch for signs of the illness for the next 2 to 3 weeks. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chickenpox may include … then crust over. Chickenpox usually lasts about 10 days. What is the treatment? If you have been exposed to the …
