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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Supplements may contain other forms of folate that are described as naturally occurring, active or methylated. … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a …
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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… heroin, methadone, fentanyl and oxycodone. Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and … in naloxone administration increases awareness about drug safety. The training empowers individuals by providing …
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Young children and their vision

… You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the following: Do not allow …
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Vitamin D and your health

… (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form …
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Hepatitis B immune globulin

… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to …
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Immune Globulin

… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to …
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Disinfecting drinking water

… water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened …
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Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety Information for children ages 5 and under If you have …
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Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. …
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Manganese in drinking water

… periods of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above …