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… your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading VRE when … and you don’t have access to soap and water, 60 to 90% alcohol hand rubs can also be used. Bacteria can survive on … the spread of VRE. This will include washing hands or using alcohol hand rub when entering and leaving the hospital …
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… is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. … on safer ways to use substances, including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances Supply …
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… These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk … water or a fluoride mouth rinse Do not smoke/vape, drink alcohol or use cannabis during pregnancy Continue to have …
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… using substances for positive or social benefits, to having problems with substance use, and at the far end of the … #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body …
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… has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of … dampened with water to keep it alive. Do not use rubbing alcohol or any other liquid. The container with the tick can … the tick before disposing of it by drowning it in rubbing alcohol or freezing it for several days. Do not attempt to …
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… or water pills and certain psychiatric medications Use of alcohol or other substances Previous heat stroke High … If you must work or exercise, drink 2 to 4 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important and … Wearing a damp shirt or towel Drinking plenty of cool, non-alcoholic fluids Resting If your symptoms are not mild, last …
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… or had health care outside of Canada. CPO rarely cause problems or infections outside of hospitals. What are my … dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be used as long …
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… shoes Drink plenty of water and/or juice and avoid alcohol and drinks with caffeine to avoid dehydration Eat … and on unfamiliar roads. Use your seat belts. Do not drink alcohol and drive. Be sure to use common sense and caution …
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… older adults with respect. When people experience personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of … obvious. These may include sleeping difficulties, stomach problems, or breathing problems. A neglected older adult may … harm. Some older adults who have experienced abuse may use alcohol or prescription drugs to help them with sleep, …
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… too much folic acid? Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic … or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or …