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… getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … close, especially bears and female moose with calves. Learn about the animals and wildlife in the area you’ll be … when mosquitoes are most active. If you have any concerns about an insect bite, contact your health care provider or …
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… of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying food with others, sharing food …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, … a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please visit https://canvas-network.ca . …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor … tests. The cost of a testing device and results is about $30 to $50. A long-term radon detector is placed in …
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… plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. … weigh over 165 pounds, speak to your health care provider about alternative methods of emergency contraception, like … below for confidential support, resources, and information about your options: VictimLinkBC: …
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… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There … neglected: Believe the older adult if they confide in you about a difficult situation Listen to the older adult in a …
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… a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been … mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat droppings are about 19mm (3/4 inch) long with blunt ends. The best way to …
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… personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … the instructions on the package. For more information about disinfecting drinking water at home and when you …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, … at your local public health unit. For more information about dental care for your baby, visit HealthLinkBC File #19 …
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… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … Buying, preparing and serving food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
