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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… What can you do to keep safe? Keep a cool space Turn on air conditioning (AC) if you have it. A temperature of less … when your home is getting too hot. If you do not have an air-conditioned space in your home, consider staying with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Go to local …

Burns and scalds in young children

… Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances such as hair straighteners or curling irons Other hazards: The glass … elements whenever possible Place young children in a highchair or play pen while you are cooking Teach older children …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… . Air purifiers and ventilation systems cannot remove all the … an open window. Many of the toxic chemicals remain in the air and the carpets, curtains, furniture and clothes. … any time Inside or within 6 meters of a doorway, window or air intake of a public building or workplace. Work vehicles …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, … and nose with a tissue when you cough, sneeze or laugh Air out rooms you are staying in by opening the window (if … with weak immune systems Do not use buses, trains, taxis or airplanes Do not go to public places like work, school, …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce (fruits, vegetables) that do not have any … refrigerate leftovers, and use within one week. For best quality, use all unopened canned or bottled foods within one …

Nitrate in well water

… levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for … reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition … processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at airports How do I know if there is nitrate in my well water? …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… includes milk from cows, goats, buffalo, sheep and other dairy animals. By law in Canada, all milk sold to the public must be pasteurized and packaged in a licensed dairy plant. Only vitamins A and D may be added to the milk … you buy must be pasteurized and packaged at a licensed dairy plant. Be cautious of raw milk from farm gate sales or …

Group A streptococcal infections

… coughs, or sneezes, the bacteria are spread through the air. If you breathe in air or touch objects contaminated with the bacteria you can …

Measles

… breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the virus spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you … droplets or touch objects contaminated with the virus. The airborne spread of measles virus makes the disease very …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs … bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep …