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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized … contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or … greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when you are cleaning. If the area is larger, it may require …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot … environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria … knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how and when to safely add them. For more information on …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch …
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… children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin … the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the sun is the strongest. When you are outside, look … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …
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… Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they can feel unhappy or … they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … crawl into bed with his daddy. Then he went for breakfast. What did he eat?” Small children love stories where they are …
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… surface water supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to … As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, … common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to disinfect drinking …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection damages the heart’s valves which can …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand … burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco …