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E coli infection

… are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be … For more information For more information about food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC … - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #59d Food …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 … - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized fruitvegetable …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… milk, you can reduce the risk from disease by following 5 easy steps for home pasteurization: Clean and sanitize milk … for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …

Vitamin D and your health

… Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when … amounts of vitamin D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make … auto-injectors in a secure unlocked place that is easy for all staff to access If it is safe to do so, have …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … near them at all times, in a secure unlocked place that is easy for all staff to access Meal and snack time Even tiny … they can learn to take some responsibility for their safety. When your child is ready, teach them: How to avoid …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the environment or infected … eat. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer Do not let your pet eat feces …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I … a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because they do not … harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. …