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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both are a serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your … degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in … clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone who has …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and … to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose to consume energy … are added. They come in a variety of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF Document English … cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile … U.S. and across all provinces of Canada. What is the risk of West Nile virus in B.C.? There are many species of …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide …
