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Allergic Rhinitis Common Triggers

… Winter and spring bring tree pollens. Late spring to midsummer brings grass pollens. Late summer to early fall brings weed pollens. Ragweed pollen is … Winter and spring bring tree pollens. Late spring to midsummer brings grass pollens. Late summer to early fall …
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Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever

… time of the year, but more cases are usually found in the summer and early fall. While Legionnaires' disease can be … time of the year, but more cases are usually found in the summer and early fall. While Legionnaires' disease can be …
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Shigellosis

… infection with the Shigella bacterium. It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to … infection with the Shigella bacterium. It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to …
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Your health this fall

… season with back-to-school and a change in routine from the summer months. Planning meals and snacks ahead of time can …
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Coronary Artery Disease Helping a Loved One

… humid days, so air conditioners should be used during the summer, if possible. Provide transportation. If your loved … humid days, so air conditioners should be used during the summer, if possible. Provide transportation. If your loved …
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Ticks How to Avoid and Remove Ticks

… Check your children daily for ticks, especially during the summer months. How to remove a tick Use fine-tipped tweezers … Check your children daily for ticks, especially during the summer months. How to remove a tick Use fine-tipped tweezers …
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The benefits of immunizing your child

… at a doctor’s office Community centre, concert or event Summer camp A bus or an airplane Countries outside of Canada …
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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® is usually done in the early summer, from early June to mid-July, depending on the insect …
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Swimmers itch

… and coastal waters in British Columbia, usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found …
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Skin Cancer Protecting Your Skin

… not wash out Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days. Apply … not wash out Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days. Apply …