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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures by the armpit and mouth. Fever strips … of infection. NCIT’s are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity … you need before you go Know and stay within your limits Taking the essentials Always carry the essentials and know …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine products sold … No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number … a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic … If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a severe …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food … … Home canning - How to avoid botulism …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … and consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked … water or the juice is not pasteurized before consumption. How serious is this problem? This problem is very serious …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants (Coumadin®) Last updated … Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood …
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… of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of endocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. People … Meat packers, rendering plant workers, hide and wool handlers Hunters and trappers Animal researchers and support …
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… neurological condition) can occur after campylobacteriosis. How can I become infected with Campylobacter ? Campylobacter … Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware of the risks with the food products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and meat as if they are …
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… . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may … water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World … water from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water …
