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… hands, the cooking utensils and surfaces with hot soapy water (for at least 20 seconds). Bring along two sets of … for hand and surface cleaning if there is no hot soapy water available. Remember, hot soapy water is the best … from a source you know to be safe. Use bottled water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth Boil untreated water at …
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… experience issues such as poor air quality or contaminated water. For more information on emergency preparedness, … affected by fire retardants or power outages: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) First Nations Health … After Wildfires (PDF 246 KB) Government of Canada: Food and drinking water safety in an emergency Interior Health: Power …
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… for summer barbeque, picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to … Disease Control: Wildfire smoke Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality (HealthLinkBC File #49f) Useful …
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… Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent swimming-related injury or drowning. … tips and more, see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Water Safety Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips …
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… more enjoyable. Including a variety of nutritious foods and drinking plenty of water will support your immune system and help keep you …
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… pregnant, the safest option is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of … physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Similar to drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during …
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… found in the environment from sources such as soil and water, including tap water. Canadian hospitals are aware of the risk of …
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… Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer Cough and …
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… through the air. Ebola is not transmitted in food or water. If you take appropriate precautions, the risk of …
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… to the public. Most communities in British Columbia have waterparks, wading pools and beaches where you can cool … community centres, fountains, libraries, swimming pools, water parks and wading pools. If your local community is not …
