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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… baby Encourage sharing of feelings Be sincere, caring, and non-judgmental Tell family, friends, and anyone who may be … them and in social situations when you are together Offer non-alcoholic drinks and bring non-alcoholic drinks to social events Encourage Recognize …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot catch the disease from your domestic pet. …

Lead paint and hazards

… paint, surfaces in good condition can be covered with non-lead paint, vinyl wallpaper, wallboard or paneling. How …

Babys first foods

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

Genital herpes

… have three different outbreak types: Primary first outbreak Non-primary first outbreak Recurrent outbreak A primary … outbreak is generally worse than future outbreaks. A non-primary first outbreak is when someone who already has … you are in a warm shower or bath Do not use medicated or non-medicated ointments or creams, unless they are …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… fish low in mercury, such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme iron: This type is not as easily absorbed. It’s … iron absorption You can help your child absorb more non-heme iron from eggs and plant-based iron sources by …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

Heat-related illness

… If you must work or exercise, drink 2 to 4 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important … bath Wearing a damp shirt or towel Drinking plenty of cool, non-alcoholic fluids Resting If your symptoms are not mild, …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You … to high levels of radon and you smoke or used to smoke. For non-smokers, the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer … information, visit: Take Action on Radon https://takeactiononradon.ca BC Centre for Disease Control, Environmental …