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… water consumed for extended periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for … bathing or cleaning is not a concern. For more information about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 Lead Paint and … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the …
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… should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the … to the nearest emergency department. For more information about febrile seizures, see HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile …
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… the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … transmission Practice safer sex. Talk with your partner(s) about being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne …
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… can still persist in the water. If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … I contact to report cyanobacteria? If you are concerned about cyanobacteria bloom in a body of water used for …
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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an … with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 cases). Both … protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps …
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… caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects about 20 out of every 100 people in North America by the … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … afterwards People with a weak immune system and concerns about the quality of the water in their community should …
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… an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to … should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about your personal needs is important. Prepare a …
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… toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a … learning is the child learning to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask you for help if necessary Control …
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… region, the Caribbean, West Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is … virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 will … control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How …
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… there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond … beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, avoid areas with lots of weed growth. There …
