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… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate forecasts of air quality for the next 36 … of indoor pollution. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… shrubs as caterpillars. Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be … occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the … For information about spongy moth spraying, please visit HealthLinkBC File #90a Spongy moth spraying . … Aerial …
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… called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can cause blooms in a range of colours, including bright blue, … water with cyanobacterial toxins include: headaches, nausea, fever, sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, … water. For more information on safe drinking water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Who …
Health features
… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Enteroviruses are very common viruses. There are more than 100 different types of non-polio … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like parasites … to these tiny parasitic larvae under the skin that causes swimmer’s itch. Swimmer’s itch cannot be spread from … for swimming and do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact …
Health topics
… too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this … Suicide prevention. Mental health information. Drug and alcohol use problems. Other health information. Your local … British Columbia Provincial Health Information Line. HealthLinkBC: Call 8-1-1 or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca . …
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… toddler to play Your child and play from birth to 3 years (HealthLinkBC File #92a) Toilet training Most children are … optimal and healthy development. Parents and caregivers can use the Four M's of Screen Time as guidance to support the use of digital media in positive and safer ways: Minimize …
Medications
… Doxylamine/Pyridoxine Delayed-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … is used to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting caused by pregnancy. Decreasing nausea and vomiting may improve your … certain health conditions (such as pregnancy, poor diet, alcoholism) can result in a lack of this vitamin. How To Use …
Medications
… Metronidazole - Vaginal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … the hands/feet) liver disease This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do … use tampons or douches while using this medication. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills and fever. The illness usually begins … of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
