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… to ensure that they meet Canada’s standards for health and safety. Before purchasing a product, check that the label …
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… wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus at their source. … anada.ca/en/health-canada/services/meat-poultry-fish-seafood-safety/shellfish-food-safety.html How can I reduce the risk …
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… Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or … with HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B …
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… on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry … spreading germs. Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a … a child use the toilet Use the toilet yourself Handle raw food such as meats or poultry Touch pets or animals Clean …
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… in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience …
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… movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms may also include stomach cramps, … to 5 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called … hand washing can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be …
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… it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they … or workout clothes; avoid excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people … such as hugging, kissing, sneezing, coughing, or sharing food or drinks. It is safe for a person with HCV to breast … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other …
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… Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking … Quality is 1.5 mg/L. Whether naturally occurring or added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should …
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… is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to …