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… Tanning Beds: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/pses-mpes/tanning-beds . Will sunscreen protect … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …
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… that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are completely healthy and well. Ultrasound cannot detect all prenatal … normal ultrasound does not guarantee a completely healthy pregnancy or baby. In addition to offering prenatal …
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… very important to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who … vaccine. You are more likely to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are …
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… for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … to keep all the milk at the same temperature. Note: Overheating may cause milk flavour to change. Note: Do not use a microwave oven to pasteurize milk at home due to uneven heating of the milk Ensure temperature reaches 74°C: Check …
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… of measles virus makes the disease very contagious. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the …
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… out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … (BSE). It is thought to be passed to humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more …
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… least 2 minutes Store disinfected water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect water? … or bottled water for the following activities: Drinking and food preparation. This includes cleaning raw vegetables and …
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… or touch objects contaminated with the virus. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the …
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… age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …
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… of rodent shelter, such as thick bushes or wood piles, and food or garbage within 35 meters of your home. Block all … cabins where there are mouse or rat droppings. Keep your food in rodent-proof containers. For more information For …
