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… and nervous system develop throughout your pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers … . For contact information to your local public health unit and to …
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… blood Being bitten by someone with hepatitis B Having contact with household articles, such as a toothbrush, … which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected …
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… cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact with or consuming something contaminated with E.coli … into 1 litre (4 cups) of water Allow the sanitizer to contact the surface or utensil for at least 1 minute before …
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… pressure canner and cannot find operating instructions, contact the manufacturer for a copy. For more information, …
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… as chlamydia or gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as … at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human … rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
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… The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … to another by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It can also spread through saliva. For example, by …
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… also be found in some drapes and fabrics, and in certain types of foam insulation. Other indoor sources of VOCs … garbage. Ensure you safely and properly dispose of them. Contact your local municipality or RCBC (Recycling Council …
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… water? Chlorine is a versatile disinfectant that kills many types of bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that … chlorine concentration in your drinking water, you should contact your local drinking water provider for more …
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… international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during sexual activity Always take a … HealthLinkBC File # 49b Disinfecting drinking water , or contact your local environmental health officer. For …
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… someone with shingles. This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the shingles blisters. For more …
