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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also … hours in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to …
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… is a process known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that … to their local health unit. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that … that you avoid hair dyes containing henna if you have had a previous problem with an allergic reaction to …
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… fish hook is in a joint, in a bone, or deep in a muscle. You are concerned that removing the fish hook may damage … The person who is injured is not calm and cannot help. You are afraid to remove the fish hook. If the fish hook is … the advance-and-cut method . If medical help is available, have a deeply embedded fish hook removed by a doctor or …
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… gradually wake up in 10 to 30 minutes. The person may be sleepy, confused, or dazed. The person may also feel tired, weak, or moody and may have a headache and muscle aches for the next 24 hours. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… membrane are present. The nasal passages are blocked or have an abnormal size or shape. Discoloured, thick mucus is … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… damage heart muscle and heart valves. Not all people who have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins can reach toxic levels if you get more than you need. A balanced diet usually provides … liver, fatty fish, fortified milk, fortified margarine. When exposed to sunlight, the skin can make vitamin D. … liver, fatty fish, fortified milk, fortified margarine. When exposed to sunlight, the skin can make vitamin D. …
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… caregiver. Not being able to do certain everyday tasks on your own is not always a sign of a problem. For example, if you have never been able to balance your checkbook, not being …
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… Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already weak from whatever illness or problem put you in the hospital in the first place. An infection can add … and other surfaces. Limit visitors. The more visitors you have, the more germs will be brought into your room. …
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… Overview To help control acne, wash your skin once or twice a day. If you have mild acne, you can get an acne cream without a …
