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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… they are working properly. You can check with a consumer guide to find a carbon monoxide detector that best meets …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV … contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make … to create and maintain a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an allergy safe child care …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when … to eat healthy because you: Develop a preference for sweet foods Choose energy drinks instead of water and nutritious …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these … touching infected areas and before preparing and eating food Do not share personal care items such as towels, … hospitals? If you are visiting a hospital, follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of CPO. Wash your hands or …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … based on the concentration of your bleach product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html Pasteurize milk in a … temperature of the milk often with a clean and sanitized food thermometer. Put the thermometer about two-thirds of …

Measles

… of measles virus makes the disease very contagious. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat food that is contaminated with VRE. Food can be contaminated if the person preparing the food … While in hospital, visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include …

Arsenic in drinking water

… risk of cancer is the reason for developing the Canadian guideline for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, see … is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …