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Well water testing

… such as arsenic can have serious and long-term health effects if they are consumed in high amounts. Other metals … chemical spills or known contaminants in your community, consider testing for a broader combination of chemicals. How do …

Giardia infection

Vaccinations

… The schedules below list vaccines provided free to residents of B.C. The schedules can help you determine when … high risk. The vaccines listed below are provided free to residents of British Columbia. Please note that certain … File #41i) For a list of travel vaccines that you should consider when travelling to a particular country, visit …

Indoor air quality

… pollutants? Biological contaminants can come from both outside and inside the home. Viruses, bacteria, fungi (moulds), insects … health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Formaldehyde …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities …

Managing Job Stress

… from your work or chatting with co-workers can help. Consider changing jobs, if you can. If you are truly miserable … from your work or chatting with co-workers can help. Consider changing jobs, if you can. If you are truly miserable …

Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI of the Shoulder

… ultrasound , or CT scan . For an MRI test, you are placed inside the machine so that your shoulder is inside the strong magnetic field. MRI can find changes in the … or breathing problems. Risks There are no known harmful effects from the strong magnetic field used for an MRI. But …

Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis

… similar to atherosclerosis, the buildup of hard plaque inside the arteries. After the procedure in a young person, … similar to atherosclerosis, the buildup of hard plaque inside the arteries. After the procedure in a young person, …

Blood Transfusion

… and expect to need a blood transfusion, you may want to consider donating or banking your own blood before the surgery … and expect to need a blood transfusion, you may want to consider donating or banking your own blood before the surgery …