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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… on the label Never dilute the formula with extra water Never use formula from a container with dents, bulges … thermometer (for powdered formula) Large pot or kettle Safe drinking water (for liquid concentrate and powdered formula) If you do not have a safe source of drinking water, use ready-to-feed formula. You can also make …
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… 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 …
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… where plaque sticks Floss your teeth daily Choose to drink water between meals and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on … and snacks. If this is not possible, rinse your mouth with water or a fluoride mouth rinse Do not smoke/vape, drink … can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water or a mixture of one teaspoon of baking soda with …
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… in leaves and tied with strings Hookah. This is a form of water pipe used to smoke tobacco or tobacco-free herbal … Chronic bronchitis What are the risks of using a hookah or water pipe? Many believe that the water vapour in a hookah means there are fewer chemicals in …
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… may increase your risk of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical … are highest. Make sure they are keeping cool and drinking plenty of fluids. Check on those who are unable to …
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… through close personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, forks or spoons. The virus can also spread … your hands and your child’s hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important … regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with a bleach solution. You can make …
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… simple safety rules. These rules apply around all bodies of water, from the beaches to private pools and bathtubs. Any … unstable surfaces. Look before you leap or dive in Shallow water, underwater logs or big rocks are dangerous when you dive or jump …
