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Manganese in drinking water

… on the updated guideline, visit Goverrnment of Canada: Guidelines for Canadian Drinking WaterQuality: Guideline …
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Insect repellents and DEET

… are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than … 2 hours Protection times may be less than this if you are sweating, getting wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your …
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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a food … approved non-emergency health information. For more healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . Nutrition Series …
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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, … hospitals? If you are visiting a hospital, follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of MRSA, including washing …
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Well water testing

… your well water. For more information on water quality and guidelines, see the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at …
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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… about cyanobacteria in drinking water, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … and recreational water quality, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… were used should be checked to ensure that it meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. People and … etc.) to ensure it meets the water quality standards in Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. For more … -health/water-quality/drinking-water/canadian-drinking-water-guidelines.html For information on testing your private …
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Water fluoridation facts

… The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) in the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality is 1.5 mg/L. Whether …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a standard drink means. The …