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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… be controlled by maintaining the correct disinfectant and temperature levels and ensuring adequate filtration and … residual is present in the pool. Special care should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and lung damage. … in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… most important dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but … many eat much more than this. Aim to reduce your sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain … and Himalayan salt are high in sodium Increase potassium intake While most Canadians eat too much sodium, many do not …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… Do not touch inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep breath. Cough hard until sputum comes up … until you can bring them in. Do not store them at room temperature and do not freeze. If you are not sure where to …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… these as a cream inserted into the vagina or as pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. It is not … such as rings, studs, or piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have …

Health advice for travellers

… to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses and a … to move your head as little as possible. You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose … cooked and served hot. Avoid foods that are served at room temperature. Do not eat food sold by street vendors Drink …

Travelling with children

… malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or young children to areas where there is … mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also take medication, since little of the mother's medication … and cholera vaccine HealthLinkBC File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults Travel Series Health advice …

Yersiniosis

… Use a thermometer to check the food has reached an internal temperature of 74ºC (165.2ºF) Use only pasteurized milk and …

Sleep related infant death

… breathe. Have a bassinet or crib ready, or someone else to take the baby when you need to rest. Some babies fall asleep … seat. Keep a close eye on a baby sleeping in the car and take your baby out of the car seat once you have reached … a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of the room should be comfortable for an adult. …

Trichomoniasis

… then your last sexual partner will need treatment. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it … such as rings, studs or piercings Store condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. Do not …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature and rainfall Natural geographical features such … can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air pollutants, …