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… Counselor, BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service is available 24 hours per day for information on where … support families and children. Examples of available services include: Key Workers - helps families understand FASD … by providing information and connecting them to support services Parent Support - includes mentoring, offering support …
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… to take precautions to help prevent virus transmission Practice safer sex. Talk with your partner(s) about being tested … Clean and disinfect areas that could have blood on them using a fresh solution of household bleach. Make a bleach …
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… that live in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many … wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. Use an alcohol-based …
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… tooth decay than those who drink non-fluoridated water. By using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As …
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… to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit … hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or using a tissue. For more information on proper hand washing, …
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… include pressuring an older adult with requests for money, using an older adult’s property or money without their permission, or improperly using one’s authority under a power of attorney Sexual abuse … to call to get help or information Respect the person's choices If you are a service provider working with older …
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… room in buildings such as farm buildings and laboratories housing infected animals. People at higher risk for Q fever … workers Livestock truck drivers, personnel who service the trucks and visitors to animal auctions Meat packers, … Keep the public out of barns and laboratories used for housing animals that may be infected Consume only pasteurized …
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… of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas or lice, bed bugs do not live on their hosts, they only visit … shelters. Bed bugs can also hitch a ride on clothing, backpacks, luggage and books. Are bed bugs a health concern? A … to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using antiseptic creams or lotions, as well as …
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… foundation, construction joints, as well as gaps around service pipes, floor drains and window casements. How does radon … decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 … Long-term testing is easy to conduct and can be done using do-it-yourself radon test kits. These kits contain …