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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol …
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… Testing Orders Last updated October 31, 2024 On this page: Exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Voluntary … to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV Expand all Collapse all What should I do if I am concerned that I have been exposed? … of the source individual and their address if you know it. Your name filled out as the exposed individual. Details on …
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… of Domestic Violence Who Is at Risk Domestic Violence and Your Health How It Affects Children Why Victims Stay How to … Abuse Teen Relationship Abuse Overview What is domestic violence? If you want to save this … sometimes leads to violence. Heavy alcohol use also increases the risk of domestic violence. The risks can …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … 2 days of the start of symptoms Non-prescription cough and cold medications are available for relief of influenza …
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… when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … C. Your treatment will be determined based on the type of exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cryptococcal disease? Cryptococcal disease, also … ill. In people who become ill, symptoms appear months after exposure and can last for several months. Symptoms of … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can …
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… HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a … exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 days. If such …
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… pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental mercury? If inhaled Exposure to … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, …
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… Document Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin … is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …
