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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, … can also cause infections, but it rarely does. Some studies have found increases in common symptoms such as coughing, … floors, bedding and soft furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, … produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw …

Time for bed

… a home that is smoke free At the right temperature (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has … own. This is an important skill that will help both of you have more restful nights. To help teach your baby how to … which story to read, which pajamas to wear or whether to have bubbles in their bath Make bedtime a special time and …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience … germs can spread to people. For this reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which … such as: Are hand washing facilities available? Do they have running water, liquid soap, paper towels or hand …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … facilities where sulphur dioxide is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People who live near these … higher sulphur dioxide concentrations may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … making decisions about their own health. Adolescents will have the opportunity to make their own decision to be immunized whether or not they have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Image …

Yersiniosis

… is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis … with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and … their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the …

Your childs feelings

… around them, and the environment they live in. Children have the same feelings as adults. They may not know the … to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some … am feeling sad because Grandma can’t come for a visit. You haven’t done anything wrong.” Notice cues that say distress …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … an even longer illness. A person can be infected and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease … by outbreaks of Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … These particles can be made up of different substances and have different sizes. Smaller particles have been linked to more health effects because they can …