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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for … 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 …
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… care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the … barbeque, picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to … Ultraviolet Radiation (HealthLinkBC File #11) Swimming and water safety Taking a dip in a pool, lake, river, or the …
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… File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions … Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent swimming-related injury or drowning. …
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… called forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from wildfires can affect the … experience issues such as poor air quality or contaminated water. For more information on emergency preparedness, … Columbia: Recover after a wildfire . Food safety and water quality If there is a wildfire in your area, the power …
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… Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … 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 …
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… Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies Sun safety The days are getting longer and the sun is getting … Skin From the Sun Provincial Health Services Authority: Sun Safety Sun Safety for Children (HealthLinkBC File #26) Sunburn …
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… crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing …
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… playground, walking to school or carrying a backpack, their safety is important. Learn how to help keep your child safe: Child Safety: Street and Motor Vehicles Playground Safety Quick Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy …
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… or hay fever-like symptoms (runny, itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing Gastrointestinal … information B.C. Government The B.C. Government provides safety planning resources for severe allergic reactions in … about promoting awareness, developing policies and creating safety plans in schools. Anaphylaxis Food Allergy Canada …
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… Document Vietnamese Flooding can affect your health and safety in a number of ways. You may be required to evacuate … Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File #103b ) Floodwaters can quickly wash out roads and bridges. Be prepared …
