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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a … recommended range. Table 1 Pools - Disinfectant and water quality levels Parameter Min (≤30°C) Min (>30°C) Ideal …
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… Itching Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure Indoor air quality With shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures, … by-products (HealthLinkBC File #65c) Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants (HealthLinkBC File …
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… Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health Problems From Indoor … making you sick. These things might help: Improve your air quality by getting rid of the source of pollution. Don't … protect you and your family. Stop the health effects of mould exposure. Keep a dry environment indoors to reduce …
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… insects. Usually, only a little flower pollen gets into the air. So people usually do not have symptoms from this kind of pollen. The pollen count measures the pollen in the air. When this number is high, you will be more likely to … is a common cause of allergic rhinitis in North America. Mould Mold looks like green, black, or white splotches on …
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… and doors closed, both during the day and at night. Use air-conditioning, and change or clean all filters every … a vented dryer. Do not dry them outside on a clothesline. Mould Mould may cause allergies that get worse in damp … Mould also produces spores that move around in outdoor air during warmer months. By taking the following …
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… in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to … information on fires that pose a significant safety risk, air quality, fire danger ratings and more. Wildfire smoke is …
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… running water. Use a clean towel to dry your hands, or air-dry your hands. You may want to use a clean towel as a … Cook food immediately after thawing. Handling food with mould on it Experts recommend the following when handling … Leftover cooked grains and noodles. Soft cheese and other dairy products, such as yogurt. Bread and bakery items. Nut …
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… up. Examples include stuffed animals and rugs. Control moulds. For example, clean bathtubs and showers with soap … or liquid bleach mixed with water. Try to keep your house aired out and dry. Avoid indoor air pollution. Polluted air doesn't cause allergies, but it …
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… of British Columbia: Recovering after a flood Indoor Air Quality: Mould and Other Biological Contaminants (HealthLinkBC File …
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… is a year-round problem. Reduce dust and dust mites in the air. Don't use window or attic fans, which bring air containing pollen, mould spores, and other allergens into your home. Use air …
