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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets … or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water droplets …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible … systems monitor for contaminants, including manganese. Your water supplier will know if manganese levels are too …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … can attempt to clean and dispose of the liquid mercury on your own (see instructions below). You will need the help of …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: …
