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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands … For added protection, sanitize kitchen tools and surfaces after cleaning. Use a food surface approved sanitizer or … the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Heat foods evenly in the microwave To make sure that …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… best choice for babies who follow a vegan eating pattern After one year of age, offer 2-3 cups (500-750 mL) of … water Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months but should not replace human milk or formula … formula, offer calcium-rich foods daily. Calcium helps form bones and teeth. It’s also important for muscle function. …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… of age. Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it should not replace human milk or … and can interfere with iron absorption. 2 years and older After the age of 2, you may offer other beverage options … and soy products like tofu Calcium Calcium helps form bones and teeth. It’s also important for muscle function. …

Vaginal yeast infection

… Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …

Food safety in child care facilities

… at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use the washroom. Thoroughly wash fruits and … with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers and … the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. … of the plastic bag (not inside with the sputum bottle) After you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. … results are usually ready within a day to 2 business days after they reach the lab. Culture results may take up to 8 …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 milligram (mg)) of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin … every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could …

Cryptosporidium infection

… and have no symptoms. Symptoms typically start 2 to 10 days after exposure to the parasite, with an average of 7 days. … are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have started to get better. The infection may last … virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, and those who have had cancer …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… dried fruit like raisins Raw carrots, apples, celery Fish bones, small chicken bones Hard candies Objects: Coins are the most common cause … can form a "plug" that can block the child's airway Remove bones from chicken and fish before serving Always supervise …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after handling or cleaning up after your pet, its feces, toys, treats or food. Wash your …