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… What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of … particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed infants. In severe … gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of nitrate. There may also be an …
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… How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. … 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for … or building and the length of time exposed. Since radon exposure does not produce immediate symptoms, the only way …
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… can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to … a scald. Note: Gas hot water tanks have different minimum temperature requirements than electric hot water tanks … mixing valve taps in bathrooms and kitchens to regulate temperature and prevent bursts of hot water Active …
Medications
… form of vitamin D. Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
Medications
… brands may also be used to increase white blood cells after exposure to large amounts of radiation. This monograph is … medication out of the refrigerator. Let it warm up to room temperature, usually for at least 30 minutes. Do not heat … medication out of the refrigerator. Let it warm up to room temperature, usually for at least 30 minutes. Do not heat …
Medications
… skin discoloration eye/vision changes feeling unusually cold or hot signs of liver problems (such as nausea that … blood dehydration breast cancer brain disorder/tumor/injury exposure to organophosphate insecticides pheochromocytoma … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
Health topics
… such as an airport or restaurant, be aware of the risk of exposure to germs that can make you and your child ill. Use … children over age 2 wear a mask. Body Temperature Choosing Child Care Health and Safety, Ages 2 to … children over age 2 wear a mask. Body Temperature Choosing Child Care Health and Safety, Ages 2 to …
Health topics
… dropped or jarred or are exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. Dispose of lancets properly. Lancets must be … dropped or jarred or are exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. Dispose of lancets properly. Lancets must …
HealthLinkBC files
… cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, … seizure. For more information For information on taking a temperature, see HealthLinkBC File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults . Image … Febrile seizures …
Medical tests
… the past few days. But a hair analysis may show drug use or exposure to chemicals that occurred over the last few … things need to be considered before testing for heavy metal exposure. There is no standard procedure for cutting, … Air pollution, mineral content of the water supply, exposure to industrial waste, shampoos, hair dyes, hair …
