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Health advice for travellers

… destination, try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well … safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual …

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

… who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and …

Clean-up after a flood

… needed to kill mold completely. Always follow manufacturer safety instructions when handling disinfectants and … or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, shelves, cutting …

Shigellosis

… bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day … be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … least 2 days Contaminated food or water Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help …

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 … a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I … harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced … fruits and vegetables, on meat and fish, and on many other foods and surfaces. Botulism bacteria can multiply quickly … space at the top. Use tested recipes when canning, for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds …

Yersiniosis

… by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. … Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods from rodents …

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 …

Salmonellosis

… Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms … elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms … who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold …