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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe … hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at any one time, and …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or shoes After … Are hand washing facilities available? Do they have running water, liquid soap, paper towels or hand sanitizer stations? … visiting the petting zoo or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of the maintenance or water quality, do not enter the pool or hot tub. “If in … to ensure the hot tub or pool is clean and the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People who have anemia … important for all people who could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming … primidone, triamterene or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… cup Wash your hands, sink and work area with soap and warm water. Dry with a clean towel Wash all equipment in hot, soapy water. Scrub the inside of the bottles and nipples using a … go below 70oC (158oF). The water needs to be hot enough to kill harmful germs that may be in the powder. …

Campylobacter infection

… undercooked poultry and meats, unpasteurized milk, food and water contaminated with fecal material, and animals … rivers, lakes or shallow wells are not treated properly, drinking the water may be unsafe. This drinking water can be contaminated with human feces or …

Sun safety for children

… the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children … time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing suits, make … usually show up for 6 to 24 hours A tan does not provide enough protection against the sun’s rays. Actually, having a …

Clean-up after a flood

… possible. However, it is important to remember that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into … disinfection. For information on how to disinfect your drinking water see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must …

E coli infection

… strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an … milk products, juice, cider and untreated or contaminated drinking water. Swimming in recreational water that is … and vegetables with rough skin, such as a cantaloupe Avoid drinking unpasteurized milk, juice and cider Do not drink or …

Toxoplasmosis

… into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk Touching your hands to your … less common, ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Drinking water contaminated with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected …