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… such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. Always follow them … Never eat, or even taste any home-canned food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking … use all unopened canned or bottled foods within one year. For more information Home canning is perfectly safe but …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk … illness if the indoor temperatures are above 35 °C Give your child a supervised, normal room temperature bath …
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… the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer takes time (years) to develop, the risk of developing lung cancer from … your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the … radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing …
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… residents displaced from their homes due to fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. To register as a … if you feel you are not able to continue to volunteer. Should everyone volunteer in an emergency? Everyone has a …
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… codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care … from constipation include: Hemorrhoids Cracks or tears in the rectum Weakening of the muscles and ligaments …
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… Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … baby can cause: Seizures Permanent brain damage Speech and learning difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis …
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… can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns such as Canada’s food … use calcium for healthy bones and muscles. Adults over 50 years of age need to take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 … blood cells and prevents a type of anemia. Adults over 50 years need to eat vitamin B12 fortified foods or take a daily …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead … and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … environmental health officer for more information. Should lead-based paint be removed? Sometimes leaving …
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… these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not … system. If your baby has CF, they may have frequent chest infections and problems digesting food. which can result in … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, …
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… Document Vietnamese Hazards, such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. It is important to … to What is the role of family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an …
