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… as liver damage and hives. What are some indoor tanning safety precautions? Indoor tanning increases the risk of … as liver damage and hives. What are some indoor tanning safety precautions? Indoor tanning increases the risk of …
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… you can put heat on your child's hip. Moist heat with a hot water bottle or warm towel may feel good to your child. … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Child Safety: Preventing Falls Using Cold and Heat Therapies … you can put heat on your child's hip. Moist heat with a hot water bottle or warm towel may feel good to your child. …
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… grab bars and a raised toilet seat Special dietary needs Safety and security of your home Preparing your home with a … emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some … visit PreparedBC at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency management/preparedbc . … Caring for …
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… eating. For more information For more information on food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… of dangerous physical activity Being responsible for the safety of others Making important decisions How alcohol … is largely metabolized (broken down into carbon dioxide and water) by the liver for removal by the lungs and urine. When … with an empty stomach. Body size Larger bodies have more water than smaller bodies to dilute alcohol. This means that …
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… Steps you can take Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. This is the most important thing you can do to lower … of glasses you have. Most of your fluid should be from water. You can also drink milk, fortified plant-based … drinks such as energy drinks, sports drinks, flavored waters, soda, sweetened tea and coffee, and fruit flavored …
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… disinfect them with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice from … these specialized masks. Specialized masks are available at safety supply stores and some hardware and home building … are effective. Diluted bleach (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) can also be used. Once you are wearing your mask, …
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… or pack and your skin. Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water, and squeeze it until it is just damp. Fold the towel, … a plastic bag or ice pack you buy at the store. Add enough water to barely cover the ice. Squeeze the air out of the … minutes, and mould well to your body. Mix 3 cups ( 750 mL ) water and 1 cup ( 250 mL ) rubbing alcohol in a freezer bag. …
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… deeply into the wound. Hold the wound under cool running water. If you have a sprayer in your sink, you can use it to … dirt and other debris from the wound. Scrub gently with water, a mild soap, and a face cloth. If some dirt or other … to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some chemicals, water may make the burn …
