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… Training in naloxone administration increases awareness about drug safety. The training empowers individuals by … is involved in THN training? Training includes learning about overdose prevention, how to recognize an opioid … and how to provide first aid response. You will learn about the contents of the take home naloxone kit and how to …
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… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate …
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… the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control … cleared from the air before going outdoors, usually after about 1 hour. For more information Sign up for the spongy …
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… bleach Bleach works best when added to warm water that is about 20˚C (68˚F). Mix: 2 drops (0.1 mL) of household bleach (about 5.25% chlorine) 1 litre (4 cups) of water Cover and … water. Iodine works best when added to warm water that is about 20˚C (68˚F). Mix: 6 drops (0.3 mL) of 2% Tincture of …
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… health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the risk of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If … the ingredient DEET or icaridin. For more information about using insect repellants containing DEET, visit … diarrhea, speak with your health care provider immediately about your travels. Malaria is treatable with early …
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… Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same time each day. This will help them build … for children ages 5 and under If you have questions about your child’s food intake, call 8-1-1 to speak to a …
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… to graze on the dispersal area If you have questions about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health …
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… Contact your doctor, travel clinic, or public health nurse about which vaccines your child needs and the risk of … available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also … Pepto-Bismol) to treat diarrhea in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If …
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… mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat droppings are about 19mm (3/4 inch) long with blunt ends. The best way to …