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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… authority and ministries on what water is safe to drink and where it is safe to swim Never drink untreated water from …
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The benefits of immunizing your child

… The most common side effects are soreness in the arm or leg where the vaccine is given, and a low fever that may last …
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Childhood vaccines are safe

… Common side effects may include a low fever or soreness where the vaccine was given. Millions of vaccines are given …
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… before, or if you have stayed for a long time in a hospital where there have been previous VRE cases. Patients whose …
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Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… at room temperature and do not freeze. If you are not sure where to return the sputum bottles, ask your health care …
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Using Cold and Heat Therapies

… are sleeping. On your belly if you are pregnant. On an area where you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your … are sleeping. On your belly if you are pregnant. On an area where you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your …
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Quit or reduce vaping

… vaping Understand your vaping habits Understanding when, where and why you vape will help you prepare to manage your …
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Fentanyl Overdose

… hand. Go to a supervised consumption site. This is a place where you can safely use drugs in the presence of trained … hand. Go to a supervised consumption site. This is a place where you can safely use drugs in the presence of trained …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… especially in hospitals and health care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO …
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Guidelines for food and beverage sales in BC schools

… an important part of creating healthy eating environments where we live, learn, work and play. The Guidelines for Food …