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… . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. …
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… of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… heavy plastic, and seal with tape. Fill a spray bottle with water and a small amount of detergent to wet all surfaces …
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… to clean them (except ear thermometers) with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take … child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), excessively fussy …
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… nut or seed butters blended with an equal amount of warm water and stirred into iron-fortified infant cereal Sample … Ingredients: 160 mL (2/3 cup) rolled oats 375 mL (1 ½ cups) water 125 mL (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour 250 mL (1 cup) … eggs, beaten 45 mL (3 Tbsp) vegetable oil Instructions: Add water to oats. Let soak for 5 minutes In another bowl, mix …
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… into contact with pubic lice need to be washed with hot water or dry-cleaned. Use an automatic washing machine with water that is warmer than 50°C (122°F), or place items in a … dryer for 30 minutes. Anything that cannot be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned should be put in a sealed airtight …
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… disinfect them with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice from … are effective. Diluted bleach (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) can also be used. Once you are wearing your mask, … or steam carpets, wash clothing and bedding with hot water and detergent, and disinfect floors, counter-tops, …
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… foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any … Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before cutting or serving them, even if you plan to … utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. …
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… buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape together sections of heating … live in an older home, do a visual check of all your hot water pipes and furnace air ducts. If you find insulation …
