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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents …
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… at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus … car exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air … HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Formaldehyde and other volatile …
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… Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for … with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin …
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… sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … Home isolation is when a person must stay at home because they have a contagious disease. If you are in home … people. Home isolation helps prevent the spread of TB because you stay home and away from other people. In B.C., there …
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… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … of PM may be present indoors. Limit smoke from fire (tobacco, candles, incense, woodstoves), move dusty work … Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke Image … Particulate …
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… drinking water. These pathogens may include bacteria, viruses or parasites (e.g., Campylobacter , Salmonella, Giardia … your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show … water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect water? Yes. Household chlorine …
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… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from immunizations is to use topical anesthetics, also known as numbing creams or … from your health care provider to buy them. How do I use numbing creams and patches? There are multiple products …
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… A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast infections can … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can … bumps should try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may … you have pubic lice on your eyebrows or eyelashes, do not use shampoos or lotions to treat them. Instead, carefully … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
