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… contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia …
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… treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands … Outdoor cats can become infected with Toxoplasma from eating infected birds or rodents. If you have an outdoor … make you or your pet sick. Your pet may get infected from eating these products. You can become infected if you do not …
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… your body You can absorb more non-heme iron from foods by eating them at the same time as foods with heme iron or … 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your …
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… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, …
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… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … away from home. Help your child avoid their food allergens. Eating even a very small amount can trigger a severe …
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… single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … Let food stand for at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Check the temperature in many spots Chill Germs grow …
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… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal … between the ages of 45 and 75. CJD is not connected to eating BSE-infected cow parts. For more information For more …
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… the feces of animals. Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or … fridge at or below 4°C (40°F) Wash raw vegetables before eating Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and … should be heated thoroughly to steaming hot (74°C) before eating. For more information For more information on food …
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… may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a … Bacteria, combined with poor dental hygiene and unhealthy eating habits, can increase the risk of your child … is a good time to discuss daily dental care, fluoride and eating habits. For more information Children in families who …