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… behaviour or medical condition increases the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …
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… you have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours. Water temperature The temperature of a hot tub should never be hotter than 40oC … of hot tubs and spas. Their small bodies do not regulate temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards …
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… include most vegetables, meats and seafood. The level of temperature needed to kill botulism bacteria for low-acid … gauge. By cooking under pressure, you can increase the temperature of boiling water from 100°C (212°F) up to 116°C … moulds. The food being preserved must be rinsed clean using cold drinking water before canning. Use separate cutting …
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… (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like … it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of consciousness and death. This gas … risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10): May irritate …
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… B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with … that you are living with HBV. Depending upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, … risk of HBV infection if the person is susceptible. If the exposure involves unprotected sexual contact or contact with …
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… mechanically tenderized cuts of beef to a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at … tenderized cuts of beef until the middle reaches a temperature of 74°C (164°F) or hotter and remains there for … are ready to serve them Wash any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will …
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… and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk …
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… become restricted. Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. … or chestfeeding . Keep your baby warm but not hot The temperature of the room should be comfortable for an adult. …
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… growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the tree. Exposure to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed … usually occur in low-lying, rural-urban interface areas. Exposure can cause discomfort and inconvenience to people …
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… pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae near the shore. Make … you are to them. Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the larvae start to …
