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… can carry these parasites and bacteria. Water quality and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy … nurse. For more information Animal and insect health and safety: HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick Bites and Disease … health and safety: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun Safety for Children HealthLinkBC File #47 Cyanobacteria Blooms …
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… or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product recalls, visit … reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults …
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… times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected … sick from pathogens that may be found in raw milk. Infants, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …
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… store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to water and not water to chemicals. Follow safety instructions on the product label and safety data sheets. Eye protection and gloves may be …
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… in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience … are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. … older adults by threatening to not let them see their grandchildren, threatening to leave them alone, or place them in …
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… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and … Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods from rodents …
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… elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms … well after handling these animals or pets and help young children wash their hands. The same applies for visiting … who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold …
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… studied. Ensure you vape outdoors. Avoid vaping around children, people with asthma and other breathing challenges, … relatively new, we don't have a lot of information on their safety. There is not much research on how effective HTPs are … vaping rather than HTPs. There is more information on the safety of vaping than there is for HTPs. What are the risks …
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… and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … such as learning disabilities and behavioural problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead … precautions can help minimize the risk. Follow these safety tips when removing lead-based paint from walls, …
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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study please …