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… or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on these responsibilities out of love or a sense of … kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, … can help you find resources or learn useful tips. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? … recommend for your home or community drinking water. What should I do if I have been drinking water with high levels …
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… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive chemical analysis that includes …
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… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … repellent If your medication requires needles and syringes, take enough for the entire trip and carry a note from a … motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about medications that might help. How can I protect myself …
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… have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is … information, see HealthLinkBC File #43 Toxoplasmosis . What should I do if I think I have a waterborne infection? See … supplier. No matter who the water supplier is, they must take responsibility to make sure drinking water is properly …
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… as it may have been injected with local water to increase weight Eat creamy desserts, custards, mousses, mayonnaise, … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … greasy food and dairy products. Medication A number of medications may be recommended for treatment of traveller's …
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… (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before … been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What should I … The doctor or triage nurse can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the …
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… preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … items such as towels, toothbrushes, or bar soap Clothing should be laundered in the usual manner Clean bathrooms … can also help reduce the spread of bacteria. What steps are taken to prevent the spread of CPO in hospitals? If you are …
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… treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, … may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli …
