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… or contact your local health authority by phone at: First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll free …
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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli … mL) of household bleach (about 5.25% chlorine) 1 litre (4 cups) of water Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before … of a disinfectant, so it is important to clarify water as a first step. Reduce cloudiness by pouring the water through a …
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… removes a skin cancer one layer at a time. The doctor checks each layer for cancer cells until no more cancer is … removes a skin cancer one layer at a time. The doctor checks each layer for cancer cells until no more cancer is …
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… If you exercise at home, make sure a health professional checks your progress. Education and support from nurses, … If you exercise at home, make sure a health professional checks your progress. Education and support from nurses, …
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… a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped bleeding. Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 5 minutes. … a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped bleeding. Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 5 minutes. …
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… causes no symptoms at all. How is it diagnosed? To check for spondylolisthesis, your doctor will ask questions … causes no symptoms at all. How is it diagnosed? To check for spondylolisthesis, your doctor will ask questions …
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… mood every day. After you know your early warning signs, check your mood each day to see if you may be heading for a … mood every day. After you know your early warning signs, check your mood each day to see if you may be heading for a …
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… Make a plan and make sure someone can call 9-1-1 at the first sign of distress Use sterile syringes and inject slowly with small amounts at first Use supervised injection services when possible Do not … 90 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore a normal breathing rate. If the …
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… pets should be examined by a veterinarian who may run some tests to screen for disease. Puppies and kittens are more … pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup and keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, …
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… start to learn more mature ways of understanding. A typical first-grader is able to perform simple addition and … development. Games that use memory skills, such as checkers, tic-tac-toe, and hangman, are especially useful. … development. Games that use memory skills, such as checkers, tic-tac-toe, and hangman, are especially useful. …
