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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular exposure to second-hand smoke can cause …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin … am I most at risk? Direct sunlight is the strongest in summer, with about 80 per cent of the UV radiation occurring …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, … in order to minimize the health risks to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? … chemicals are within the recommended range prior to using your pool or hot tub. Disinfectants kill germs. However, …
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… children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35b Heat-related Series Download … Document Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … and coastal waters in British Columbia, usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung …
