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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … 3 mg/L usually reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of organic matter and biological …
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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 … of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel well, will have no symptoms and may not know they have HCV. … of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October … Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit … and B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone Program Image … Living well with hepatitis B virus infection …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … Respecting these roles helps your child learn how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer … trusting their appetite. What can I do to help my child eat well? Sit and eat with your child You are your child’s best …
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… in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins … disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in areas … where mice have been During clean-up, wear an appropriate, well-fitting filter mask, rubber gloves and goggles. These …
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… lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during … folic acid. Supplements should be taken in addition to a well-balanced diet, not in place of it. Food sources of …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are home to … and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared …
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… language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, … no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears …
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… you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well If your child is immune to the disease, your child … if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines work very well when most parents choose to get them for their …
