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… wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … health officer. For more information For more information about arsenic and drinking water, see: B.C. Ministry of …
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… important senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly … disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing …
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… strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) now make up about 1 in 5 SA infections in the community. Why are MRSA a … are MRSA? MRSA now make up 17% of SA, and will be found on about 5% of people. Of those people, most show no signs of …
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… sometimes a rash on the body. These symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they can last for several weeks or months. … label for instructions on proper use. For more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect …
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… by any animal outside of B.C. you should get medical advice about rabies prevention treatment on site and again upon … a rabies exposure in another country, get information about the products used, including copies of the immune …
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… a bowel obstruction, check with your health care provider about whether a high fibre diet is right for you. Diet … your body depend on them. Talk to your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. …
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… a long period of time, talk to your health care provider about the risks of Japanese encephalitis. Discuss the … by a virus. Symptoms appear 5 to 15 days after infection. About 1 in 200 infected with the virus will develop …
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… Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same time each day. This will help them build … for children ages 5 and under If you have questions about your child’s food intake, call 8-1-1 to speak to a …
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… wearing a mask? Check with your health care provider about whether you are well enough to spend time outside. You … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, …
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… to graze on the dispersal area If you have questions about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health …
