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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … my child’s hearing? Often hearing loss is not preventable. However, you can help protect your child’s hearing by having … substances such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see …
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… reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems Second-hand smoke can cause fluid to build up in …
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… with voluntary coordination Once a person begins showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances … 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk … a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 …
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… British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black … in attics, under foundations, or even chewing material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies … a licensed company with certified staff to help you. How can I prevent rodents from living on my property? There …
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… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to … reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … back to you or your sexual partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care …
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… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one person to … reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … may pass back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care …
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… mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative … The vCJD prion is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person to person. However, it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others …
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… but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an infected …
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… be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend to … Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation … VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by … “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … dioxide concentrations may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of …