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Shigellosis

… bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. … 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 … 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 …

Sleep related infant death

… crib. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product recalls, visit … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free …

Calcium and your health

… amounts of calcium include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 … *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium … during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. … g 14 to18 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g …

Iron and Your Health

… 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from animal foods. Females over the age of 50 who still menstruate can …

Salmonellosis

… Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms … You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected … who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold …

Yersiniosis

… by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. … milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw … Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods from rodents …

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 … thoroughly. E. coli are also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in … For more information For more information about food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC …

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. …