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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 …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact the Lifesaving Society …
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… garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air quality, even with the windows … File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File … days when outdoor air quality is poor, such as during wildfires, consider limiting airflow from outdoors Clean the …
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… be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected children … least 2 days Contaminated food or water Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help …
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… some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands right after touching animals. Many … eat. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer Do not let your pet eat …
