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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… the sun’s rays as darker coloured clothing Protect exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a … heat-related illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling … heat-related illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… the alphabet song Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel Use the … washing hands frequently apply hand cream often to prevent skin breakdown. For more information on hand washing, see …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… close to your chest; your heartbeat may comfort your baby, skin-to-skin contact is favourable Follow your baby's cues … feeding Check your baby's diaper. Keep your baby clean and dry Wrap your baby in a soft blanket Keep your baby warm and … noise such as the sound of the vacuum cleaner, clothes dryer, fish tank filter or dishwasher helps calm a baby. …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… a single stroke, starting at the side near the nose. Blot dry with a new tissue. Be careful not to touch the … towels instead of washcloths and towels for washing and drying the hands and face. If you can't do this, make sure … should be washed separately from the family's other laundry. Use detergent, the hottest water setting, and dry in a …

E coli infection

… wiping off with a clean paper towel or allowing to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to … cut. Use a scrub brush on fruits and vegetables with rough skin, such as a cantaloupe Avoid drinking unpasteurized …

Calcium and your health

… 113 Turnip greens, cooked 125 mL (1/2 cup) 104 Almonds, dry roasted 60 mL (1/4 cup) 94 Navy beans, cooked 175 mL … 1 medium 52 Kale, raw 125 mL (1/2 cup) 53 Seaweed, agar, dry 125 mL (1/2 cup) 50 mL = milliliter, g = gram, tbsp = …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as needed Remove seeds or pits Cut grapes, cherry … Cook eggs until the yolk is firm Cook tofu Remove the skin and bones from fish and poultry such as chicken, duck …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… In rare cases, it may be spread through small breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You … towel and place in a plastic garbage bag. Avoid sweeping dry floors. Do not vacuum. Double bag the contents, seal the …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain …